Sophie Bessemer

Sophie Bessemer

Head of content
Third Space Learning
Sophie is Head of Content at Third Space Learning, where she started this blog in the early years of online tutoring. She has many years' experience in educational publishing and editing, and is a long time primary school governor.
Teaching and Learning
Formative And Summative Assessment: The Differences Explained For Teachers

9 min read | 31 May 2026 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
Use These KS2 Maths Investigations To Engage Pupils In Problem Solving Through Real Life Topical Events In Primary School

4 min read | 22 September 2025 | For UK Readers

SATs
Review of Maths SATs 2018: Results of our Teacher Survey! Do You Agree?

7 min read | 08 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Third Space Updates
“I Was Wrong About Third Space” – A Headteacher’s Review

2 min read | 09 October 2025 | For UK Readers

SATs
Free Year 6 SATs Maths Papers That Every Teacher Will Need For KS2 SATs

4 min read | 22 October 2025 | For UK Readers

SATs
Review of Maths KS2 SATs 2017: the Good, the Bad and the Even Better If

6 min read | 09 October 2025 | For UK Readers

SATs
21 Best Free Year 6 SATs Revision Resources for 2026 (Maths)

6 min read | 04 December 2025 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
Heart Month Maths Activities: Topical Maths [1]

2 min read | 09 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Ofsted
At-A-Glance Guide And Preparation Toolkit For Maths Leaders Expecting An Ofsted Visit

5 min read | 02 March 2026 | For UK Readers

School Interventions
9 Ways To Ensure Your Maths Intervention Is Targeted And Effective

10 min read | 25 June 2026 | For UK Readers

SATs
KS2 SATs Results 2016 Are In… What next?

3 min read | 08 October 2025 | For UK Readers

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