About Sophie Waterman-Smith

Third Space Learning

Teacher

Sophie grew up in Brighton and taught Maths in a secondary school. In between working with our schools, she writes about the teachmeets she attends on our blog.

3 “Flipping” Great Pancake Day Maths Activities for KS2

We've worked "flat" out (geddit?) to bring you our favourite Pancake Day Maths activities - enjoy!

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 1 min read

5 Yuletastic Christmas Maths Activities

Keep #mathsmuscles working till the end of term with these cracking KS2 Christmas Maths lessons

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 3 min read

To TeachMeet or not to TeachMeet: Primary Networking

What networking events are there across the UK for your CPD? How to on choose the right one for you

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 5 min read

5 Ways to Increase Parental Engagement

5 tried & tested ways to engage parents/carers in Maths work. Plus a FREE guide!

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 4 min read

Make Your School a Model of Effective Primary Teaching

The 2016 Teaching Schools Council report carries 4 recommendations for the direction of UK schools

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 4 min read

So You Think Your KS2 Pupils Need A Maths Intervention?

How to choose the best Maths interventions for your primary school - from hundreds of school leaders

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 6 min read

How to Assess KS2 Learning Gaps in Maths Early in Year 6

Free Autumn term Maths gaps quiz to pinpoint learning needs & identify problem areas for your class

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 1 min read

Pupil Premium Awards: What A Winning School Looks Like

Read how Primary School was named National Primary School of the Year in the Pupil Premium Award

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 4 min read

SATs Revision KS2: 13 Top Tips for Pupils & Teachers

With the SATs season looming, Key Stage 2 pupils and their teachers are looking for straightforward tips and advice on making SATs as pain free as possible

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 3 min read

Primary School Guide to Pupil Premium [Free Resource]

Just what is pupil premium? We cover funding strategies, Ofsted expectations, intervention & more!

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 2 min read

Supporting Challenging Boys in Primary Maths

How to support challenging boys in Maths in your primary school - advice from our in-house teachers

By Sophie Waterman-Smith 3 min read