David Leighton

David Leighton

Content Team
Third Space Learning
A former secondary teacher, David writes blog posts and Maths resources as part of the content team.
Games & Activities
Easter Maths Activities for KS2: Topical Maths Problem Solving

2 min read | 12 December 2022

Games & Activities
International Women’s Day Maths Activities: Topical Maths Activities For Your Class

5 min read | 07 March 2023

Third Space Updates
We’ve Changed How We Teach Maths: Here’s Why [Primary Guide]

4 min read | 20 November 2022

Games & Activities
Top 10 Bonfire Night Maths Activities

4 min read | 18 November 2022

SATs
8 Reasons Great Arithmetic Skills Are Key For KS2 SATs – Free Arithmetic Practice Resource!

4 min read | 22 November 2022

Teaching and Learning
How To Use Diagnostic Assessment To Inform Your Teaching

4 min read | 02 December 2022

SATs
The Secret Life of SATs Papers: 35 Facts You Didn’t Know

6 min read | 19 November 2022

Teaching and Learning
Top 15 UK Education Blogs For Teachers & Leaders

6 min read | 20 November 2022

School Interventions
8 Ways to Close the Attainment Gap: EEF Maths Report

7 min read | 18 November 2022

Maths Mastery
Why A Culture of Growth Mindset in Primary School Is Still Important

8 min read | 19 November 2022

Maths Mastery
Maths Mastery Toolkit: A Practical Guide To Mastery Teaching And Learning

13 min read | 19 November 2022

Games & Activities
Happy Holidays! 3 Summer Maths Investigations for KS2

1 min read | 18 November 2022

School Interventions
5 Myths About KS2 Maths Interventions

4 min read | 18 November 2022

Maths Mastery
20 Primary Maths Strategies Proven To Improve Progress And Understanding At KS2

7 min read | 19 November 2022

Primary Worksheets & Practice Questions
Child Safety Week Maths Activities: Topical Maths [6]

1 min read | 29 November 2022

SATs
KS2 SATs Maths Papers 2017: 15 Point Guide for Year 6 Maths Teachers

5 min read | 19 November 2022

Maths Mastery
New Guide to Choosing Your Primary Maths Scheme of Work

2 min read | 19 November 2022

Games & Activities
Ramadan Maths Activities: KS2 Topical Maths [5]

1 min read | 18 November 2022

Games & Activities
Football Maths Activities For KS2 To Mark The FA Cup Final

1 min read | 18 November 2022

Ofsted
How Trent Primary Became An Ofsted Outstanding Primary School

3 min read | 20 November 2022

Games & Activities
Election Day Maths Activities – Vote Maths in the UK General Election 2019!

1 min read | 18 November 2022

Primary Worksheets & Practice Questions
Walk to School Week Maths Activities: Topical Maths [2]

2 min read | 05 October 2021

Games & Activities
Share-a-Story Month Maths Activities: Topical Maths [1]

1 min read | 18 November 2022

Primary Worksheets & Practice Questions
Third Space Learning Pedagogy: Outcomes, Tests & Tutors

2 min read | 05 October 2021

SATs
SATs Revision Made Easy: 19 Top Teacher Tips And Fun SATs Revision Games

5 min read | 19 November 2022

School Interventions
What The Best Catch Up Numeracy Programmes Look Like in Year 6

3 min read | 18 November 2022

Primary Worksheets & Practice Questions
The Topical Maths Spring-term Roundup

2 min read | 05 October 2021

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