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- [Smash Maths for Home-Schoolers: A Structured Maths Curriculum That Does the Planning for You](https://www.smashmaths.org/homeschool-maths-curriculum-uk-smash-maths/): Let’s face it, teaching maths at home can feel overwhelming and hard to manage. Unlike a traditional classroom, there is no fixed lesson plan guiding what comes next, which often leads to confusion and inconsistency in learning. Homeschooling often varies widely in structure and organisation, which can make it challenging for families to keep maths learning consistent on a daily basis. This is where structured programmes like Smash Maths can make a real difference. Not only does it bring order to learning, but it also removes the pressure of having to plan everything from scratch.
- [The 11+ Maths Guide for Parents: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.smashmaths.org/11-plus-maths-guide-for-parents-uk/): By recognising gaps in understanding, following a regular practice schedule, and using effective tools, as well as enrolling in a structured online class, parents can make 11+ maths preparation both manageable and productive.
- [What Are Year 6 SATs? A Parent’s Complete Guide for 2026](https://www.smashmaths.org/year-6-sats-parent-guide-2026/): Every May, around 600,000 children in England sit their Year 6 SATs, according to the Department for Education. That’s a huge number. No wonder WhatsApp parent groups start buzzing by February.
- [Why Smash Maths Is Unlike Any Other Maths Programme for UK Primary Children](https://www.smashmaths.org/best-online-maths-programme-uk/): Here’s a tough stat. According to the UK Department for Education, around one third of pupils do not meet the expected standard in maths at the end of Key Stage 2. That’s thousands of children finishing primary school already feeling behind.
- [How UK Families and Schools Are Using Smash Maths to Transform Maths Confidence](https://www.smashmaths.org/smash-maths-improves-maths-confidence/): That’s exactly why many parents and schools are turning to an online maths program like Smash Maths. Not because it’s trendy. But because traditional methods alone are not fixing the confidence problem.
- [How Parents Can Identify Early Signs Their Child Is Struggling with 11+ Maths Topics](https://www.smashmaths.org/early-signs-child-struggling-with-11-plus-maths/): Here’s something many parents don’t realise soon enough: children rarely struggle with 11 Plus maths overnight. The warning signs usually appear months, sometimes years, before the exam.
- [Creating the Perfect Home Routine for Maths Success — A 20-Minute Daily Strategy That Works](https://www.smashmaths.org/20-minute-maths-home-routine-for-children/): Here’s a fact that surprises many parents: short, regular study sessions beat long, irregular ones. The UK’s Education Endowment Foundation has shown that frequent, focused practice can add up to 5 months of progress over a school year when done well. That’s why maths home learning, when structured properly, works far better than last-minute cramming.
- [How the Spiral Technique Boosts Maths SATs Revision for Year 6](https://www.smashmaths.org/year-6-maths-sats-spiral-revision/): The spiral technique helps Year 6 pupils remember maths topics for SATs. Instead of learning something once and forgetting it, pupils keep revisiting old topics in small steps. 
- [Fractions, Ratios & Algebra: The 3 Hardest 11+ Maths Topics (and How to Master Them at Home)](https://www.smashmaths.org/fractions-ratios-algebra-the-3-hardest-11-maths-topics-and-how-to-master-them-at-home/): Across England, examiners consistently report that the majority of avoidable errors in 11+ maths papers come from fractions, ratios, and algebra, not basic number skills. Analysis of KS2 and selective entrance assessments shows that these topics account for a disproportionate number of lost marks, even among otherwise high-performing pupils.
- [Why Children Lose Confidence in Maths and How Parents Can Rebuild it Step by Step](https://www.smashmaths.org/why-children-lose-confidence-in-maths-and-how-parents-can-rebuild-it-step-by-step/): Children lose confidence in maths when small gaps in understanding are left unfilled. Lessons move forward, but foundations are shaky. Over time, maths feels confusing, stressful, and unpredictable. When children don’t experience regular success, they start to believe the problem is them.
- [From Homework Struggles to Success: Catch Up Maths Tips for Busy Families](https://www.smashmaths.org/from-homework-struggles-to-success-catch-up-maths-tips-for-busy-families/): For many families in the UK, maths homework is seen as a continual struggle. Time constraints and the demands of family commitments, school, and extracurricular activities mean parents often don't have enough time to help their child learn. Catch Up Maths is here to help fill this gap in a practical way by providing the right strategies and support to turn stress into progress. The shift from frustration to confidence is achievable with the right mindset!
- [Top 10 Tips from an 11 Plus Maths Tutor That Really Work](https://www.smashmaths.org/top-10-tips-from-an-11-plus-maths-tutor-that-really-work/): Preparing for the 11 Plus exam can be daunting for parents and children alike. Maths usually causes the biggest worry. The price of working with an experienced 11 Plus maths tutor can be a penny or two, but the benefits could be priceless. Tutors know the exam format, things that commonly catch children, and their proven effective methods to help children perform to the very best of their ability.
- [How to give children effective remote education during lockdown](https://www.smashmaths.org/remote-education-for-kids-during-lockdown/): Gavin Williamson (UK Education Secretary) clearly stated that “during the period of national lockdown, the government will strengthen expectations around remote education. Schools must provide pupils with a set number of hours of high-quality remote education, while the government will support this by delivering additional laptops and tablets to the most disadvantaged students.”
- [How to Personalise Maths Home Learning for Your Child’s Needs](https://www.smashmaths.org/maths-home-learning-personalised/): In today's fast-paced educational environment, every child deserves an approach to learning that is as unique as they are. While classroom teaching plays a foundational role, Maths Home Learning has become an essential tool for reinforcing concepts, developing skills, and building confidence outside the school setting.
- [The Benefits of Regular Practice with an 11 Plus Maths Tutor](https://www.smashmaths.org/11plus-maths-tutor-benefits/): For students preparing for grammar school entrance exams, mastering mathematics is often one of the most challenging and crucial aspects. The 11Plus Maths Tutor can be a powerful ally in this journey, helping children not just understand concepts but also build the confidence and problem-solving skills needed to succeed. In a competitive landscape where top grammar schools accept only a fraction of applicants, regular and strategic maths practice can make a significant difference.
- [Worried About Exam Pressure? How an 11 Plus Tutor Builds Confidence in Maths](https://www.smashmaths.org/worried-about-exam-pressure-how-an-11-plus-tutor-builds-confidence-in-maths/): Working with a qualified 11 Plus maths tutor online in the UK can help children feel more prepared, calm and in control. The right tutor doesn’t just teach maths – they help build steady confidence so children are ready to perform well, not panic under pressure.
- [How a SATs Maths Tutor Can Help Fill Gaps Before Year 6 Tests](https://www.smashmaths.org/how-a-sats-maths-tutor-can-help-fill-gaps-before-year-6-tests/): As Year 6 pupils prepare for their Key Stage 2 SATs, many parents notice that their child struggles with parts of the maths curriculum. These gaps in understanding can make children feel less confident and may lead to extra stress during revision. Choosing a reliable SATs maths tutor in the UK can help children rebuild those missing skills and approach the tests feeling more secure.
- [Smash inflation with SMASH Maths](https://www.smashmaths.org/smash-inflation-with-smash-maths/): Inflation is an increasing burden on everyone's lives. Individuals and institutions alike are facing not just rising energy bills as we head into winter, but higher costs everywhere.
- [How can you improve your child’s learning with the Spiral Curriculum and spaced repetition?](https://www.smashmaths.org/how-can-you-improve-your-childs-learning-with-the-spiral-curriculum-and-spaced-repetition/): Fortunately and notably, researchers later confirmed the effectiveness of one of Ebbinghaus’s key strategies: spaced repetition. At SMASH Maths, we expand on this idea and refer to it as spiral practice.
- [How to give children effective remote education during lockdown](https://www.smashmaths.org/how-to-give-children-effective-remote-education-during-lockdown/): With heavy lockdown restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is unsurprising that the Department for Education has announced that KS1 and KS2 2021 SATS will not take place.

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- [Families](https://www.smashmaths.org/families/): Specialist programmes for:
- [Blogs](https://www.smashmaths.org/blog/): Blogs Smash Maths for Home-Schoolers: A Structured Maths Curriculum That Does the Planning for You Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 04/05/2026 Common Struggles in Teaching Maths at Home (and How Smash Maths Makes It Easier)How Does Smash Maths Create a Structured... Read More The 11+ Maths Guide for Parents: Everything You Need to Know Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 04/05/2026 What is the 11+ Maths Exam?How to Tell If Your Child Needs Extra Support in 11+ MathsSimple Ways to Support... Read More What Are Year 6 SATs? A Parent’s Complete Guide for 2026 Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 27/03/2026 Let’s Be Honest — SATs Worry Parents More Than ChildrenSo, What Are Year 6 SATs Actually?Why Do SATs Feel Like... Read More Why Smash Maths Is Unlike Any Other Maths Programme for UK Primary Children Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 26/03/2026 The Problem No One Likes to Admit About Primary MathsWhat Makes Smash Maths Different?The Real Problem With Most Maths ProgrammesThe... Read More How UK Families and Schools Are Using Smash Maths to Transform Maths Confidence Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 25/03/2026 The Confidence Crisis in UK Maths ClassroomsWhat Is Smash Maths and Why Are Families Talking About It?Why Is Maths Confidence... Read More How Parents Can Identify Early Signs Their Child Is Struggling with 11+ Maths Topics Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 04/02/2026 Most children don’t suddenly “fail” the 11 Plus — the signs show up much earlierHow can parents tell if a... Read More Creating the Perfect Home Routine for Maths Success — A 20-Minute Daily Strategy That Works Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 03/02/2026 A small daily habit can beat hours of weekend stressWhat does a “perfect” maths home routine actually mean?Why do so... Read More How the Spiral Technique Boosts Maths SATs Revision for Year 6 Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 15/01/2026 What Is the Spiral Technique in Year 6 Maths SATs RevisionWhy the Spiral Technique Matters for Year 6 in the... Read More Fractions, Ratios & Algebra: The 3 Hardest 11+ Maths Topics (and How to Master Them at Home) Sarah-Anne Fernandes – 14/01/2026 Why do so many bright children lose marks in 11+ maths?What are the hardest maths topics in the 11+ exam?Why... Read More 1
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- [Catch Up Maths Programme](https://www.smashmaths.org/catch-up-maths-programme/): Many children fall behind in maths for different reasons. Some missed lessons during COVID school closures or other learning difficulties, and some just find home learning hard. Low confidence in maths can also make it tricky for children to keep up with their classmates.
- [Home](https://www.smashmaths.org/): Smash Maths is an online maths programme that gives children 2-weekly practice sessions covering all major topics, with instant video explanations. Perfect for KS1, KS2, SATs, and 7+ & 11+ exam prep—at home or in school.
- [Maths Week London](https://www.smashmaths.org/maths-week-london/): This year, SMASH Maths is proud to support Maths Week London - we are giving away £180 worth of Amazon Gift vouchers in our competition! 
- [One-to-one clinics](https://www.smashmaths.org/one-to-one-clinics/): Trying to plan what to do with the kids this Easter break...?
- [Free Times Tables Multiplication Practice](https://www.smashmaths.org/free-times-tables-multiplication-practice/): Times tables are important to learn as it helps you count faster and solve maths problems with greater ease, without having to slow down to do working out!
- [Free Workshops](https://www.smashmaths.org/free-parent-workshops/): SMASH Maths regularly hosts free parent workshops, specialised for each Year group.
- [Trevor Dixon](https://www.smashmaths.org/trevor-dixon/): Trevor Dixon Trevor Dixon has over 35 years' teaching experience; working for nearly 30 years as a maths subject leader in three different primary schools. He is a former Advanced Skills Teacher, who specialised in mathematics teaching and learning. Trevor led and organised a Saturday morning class for gifted mathematicians drawn from Year 6 pupils across his local authority. He is an Associate of the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. He also holds the Mathematics Association Diploma of Mathematical Education alongside his degree and teaching qualifications. Trevor has marked maths SATs papers since 1996 and has been a team leader since 2016. He has also written Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 S.A.T.s questions for Pearson UK and National Foundation for Educational Research (N.F.E.R.) He has also worked as a senior coder for Scottish Qualifications Authority (S.Q.A.) and for N.F.E.R. when the results of trial assessments are analysed as part of their development process. He has been a member of the Standards and Testing Agency (S.T.A.) Expert Review Panels for KS1 SATs. Trevor has a wide experience of writing maths assessment questions and papers, study guides and workbooks for Rising Stars. This involved writing three sets of SATs-style papers from Years 1 to Year 6. He was also involved in writing for the Achieve series of publications for Rising Stars and the Practise Maths series. Trevor has been involved with similar work for HarperCollins, Letts, AlphaPlus and GL Assessment from KS1 to KS3; also writing maths assessment questions Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. He has written exam papers for Cambridge Progression Mathematics for Oxford, Cambridge and R.S.A. Examinations (O.C.R.) and was a senior marker for the exam. 
- [Sarah-Anne Fernandes](https://www.smashmaths.org/sarah-anne-fernandes/): Sarah-Anne is a leading UK Mathematics Educational Consultant who has had the privilege of working with several schools and school leaders across the country to help them improve maths curriculum teaching and results.
- [Premium Weekly Practices for Schools](https://www.smashmaths.org/smash-maths-for-schools-premium-spiral-maths-package/): ✅ Revisit and consolidate the whole UK maths curriculum every week using our unique Spiral Approach, based on spaced repetition. 
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- [Year 6 SATs Revision Programme](https://www.smashmaths.org/families-sats/): The Year 6 SMASH SATs Revision Programme is the only programme parents need to help their children ace SATs.
- [Home Schooling](https://www.smashmaths.org/home-schooling/): SMASH Maths Spiral Learning is a great resource for home schooling. Whether you are a parent/carer starting off with home schooling for your child or are already very experienced, SMASH Maths programmes are invaluable in providing a structured, time-saving and rich learning experience.
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- [Online Maths Tuition](https://www.smashmaths.org/expert-online-maths-tuition/): SMASH Maths tutoring is personalised, focuses on good exam technique, and boosts confidence. We are experts in helping your child achieve their maximum potential, with a considerate and encouraging approach. 
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- [Schools-offer](https://www.smashmaths.org/schools-offer-for-smash-maths-at-home/): SMASH Maths @ Home gives you 2 Practices a week, with 20+ questions.
- [Join](https://www.smashmaths.org/join/): SMASH Maths provides excellent online maths packages using our unique Spiral Curriculum approach.
- [Book a Zoom call](https://www.smashmaths.org/zoom/): Book a Zoom call with Sarah-Anne Fernandes, founder of SMASH Maths and one of the UK's leading maths consultants, to find out more.
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- [How Smash Maths Does Spaced Repetition](https://www.smashmaths.org/how-smash-maths-does-spaced-repetition/): At SMASH Maths, we live and breathe the Spiral Curriculum and spaced repetition. 
- [Expert Videos](https://www.smashmaths.org/expert-videos/): Many studies prove that video feedback is more engaging and is better for learning retention compared to reading plain text. This is why SMASH Maths has step-by-step video guidance on how to solve every question to obtain maximum marks. It's like having a teacher right beside you! This helps build students’ independence and confidence.
- [SMASH Maths vs competitors](https://www.smashmaths.org/smash-maths-vs-competitors/): Read on to learn how SMASH Maths is very different to its competitors.
- [Why learn using spaced repetition?](https://www.smashmaths.org/why-learn-using-spaced-repetition/): Hermann Ebbinghaus hypothesized that the speed of forgetting depends on several factors such as the difficulty of the learned material, its representation, and other physiological factors such as stress and sleep. Luckily, one of the methods Ebbinghaus hypothesised could help retain learning has since been proven to be very effective, and that is spaced repetition (or spiral practice as we at SMASH Maths call it!)
- [Spiral Curriculum Overview](https://www.smashmaths.org/spiral-curriculum-overview/): These are the six areas of the maths curriculum that are covered every week in the SMASH Maths Spiral Curriculum.
- [SMASH SATs for Schools](https://www.smashmaths.org/schools-sats/): The Ultimate Year 6 SATs Revision Programme is the only package you need for SATs success!
- [Products For Schools](https://www.smashmaths.org/schools/): Uses tried and trusted spaced repetition to help your students learn maths
- [Choose your package](https://www.smashmaths.org/choose-your-package/):  Award-winning weekly online Spiral Maths Practices Uses tried and trusted spaced repetition Expert videos for all questions For children in Years 1-7 (UK) / Grades K-6 (US), or equivalent
- [Meet The Experts](https://www.smashmaths.org/meet-the-experts/): Sarah-Anne is a leading UK Mathematics Educational Consultant who has had the privilege of working with several schools and school leaders across the country to help them improve maths curriculum teaching and results. She has a proven track record of significantly raising standards in both successful schools and those in challenging circumstances.
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