Are you even a tourist in Sri Lanka if you don’t take the train ride across the mountains to Ella? Simply breathtaking. It took 7 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Nanu Oya to Colombo at an average speed of 28 kmph. How long is the railway? Try it without a calculator for a challenge :)

Behind the scenes of the recording session with @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social for the @twinklresources.bsky.social "Leading With" podcast today where Tom shared his insights into engaging people in maths as well as what he learned from sitting GCSE exams and deputising for Rachel Riley on Countdown!

A busy day for the @twinklresources.bsky.social team today, particularly Danielle Davies (with a very early start to get to London) - back to back podcast filming with myself and Karen Stretch both in the studio. Hopefully the journeys home are smooth!

Just a week to go until this brilliant day for maths teachers and leaders! Sign up to hear from me, and many others, here: tinyurl.com/mt4shjfc #UKMathsChat

Early start this morning but very excited to be on my way to London to film a special episode of the @twinklresources.bsky.social Leading With podcast with @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social. Not one for maths leads to miss!

Hey school/subject leaders! Need to know what impact the Curriculum and Assessment review is going to have for you? Our experts at @twinklresources.bsky.social have poured over every detail. You can read their thoughts - including mine - here: www.twinkl.co.uk/curriculum-a...

Today marks the release of the Francis curriculum review, and the government's response. In this @twinklresources blog, www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/curricu..., I analyse the likely impact of the review on #SecondaryMaths teachers and departments. #mathsteaching #TwinklSecondaryMaths #maths

My blog is now live! Read my full summary of how I think the curriculum and assessment review will impact secondary maths: www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/curricu... #maths #TwinklSecondaryMaths #CAReview

The long awaited C & A review is here! For maths, there seems to be a focus on securing fundamentals, with a new diagnostic assessment in Y8 and a new post-16 qualification for those who struggled with GCSE being the highlights. My blog detailing the impact on secondary maths will be out soon.

Recently I was given access to a great new tool for identifying & supporting dyscalculia & other maths difficulties. Created by Rob Jennings, co-founder of the @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social, & Jane Emerson, founder of Emerson House. Read about it: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/10/new-...

With DfE'S highlighting the importance of 🧑‍🏫#SEND identification, it’s vital #SENCOs are #PansPandasHour aware. 🧠 Early recognition changes outcomes @etscitt.bsky.social @priestley-scitt.bsky.social @willenhalle-act.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social #EduSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...

I have made a new video for my YouTube channel about solving linear equations with unknowns on both sides using algebra tiles and/or bar models to support pupils in making sense of the idea. #TwinklSecondaryMaths youtu.be/J-dB6ai-PZI

This weekend I did a session at #mathsconf39 about algebraic thinking, and included some tasks on sequences. It got me thinking about some nice links I used to make with my Level 2 Further Maths and A-Level pupils. I wrote about it in my blog here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/10/from...

#TwinklMaths unite for the first time in person as myself and @joncripwell.bsky.social attend #mathsconf39 @lasalleed.bsky.social

The obligatory #mathsconf39 pre-conference social selfie. We even managed to organise it without @rjs2212.bsky.social here! @lasalleed.bsky.social

My #MathsConf39 workshop choices: 1 - @robeastaway.bsky.social 2 - Aidan Gollaglee 3 - Lydia Davison 4 - @justmaths.bsky.social‬ 5 - @mrmattock.bsky.social‬ Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39

A week to go until my next TeachMeet! Join me at 4 pm on Wednesday 15th October to examine some different models we use in teaching mathematics, what it means for them to be forward-facing, and which models that we use can be considered forward-facing. www.twinkl.co.uk/events/teach...

After a long time away I am back to producing manipulatives videos for my YouTube channel! My new video is about using manipulatives and representations to solve simple linear equations. Check it out here: youtu.be/BHwF88NeKzA

Its official! I have been awarded my Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, with a Merit. Big thanks to National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) for their teaching, support and guidance through this wonderful course.

Coming to Complete Mathematics #mathsconf39? Involved in, Leading Maths in your setting? Come along to our session on "Leading Maths" during session 4! completemaths.com/community/ma... Or, even better, why not get your question answered by our panel during the session? @dagsmaths.bsky.social

Get your FREE tickets for a teachmeet coming up on Reading for Pleasure at KS3 (www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...). I'll be talking about context and offering tips for embedding reading habits. @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social #twinklbeyondenglish #readingforpleasure

My #MathsConf39 workshop choices: 1 - Parsa Hassan-Yazdi 2 - @rfb23.bsky.social & @priy45hah.bsky.social 3 - @jwrightmaths.bsky.social 4 - @dagsmaths.bsky.social‬ 5 - @mrmattock.bsky.social‬ Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf39

In the latest issue of HWRK Mag, @mrmattock.bsky.social explores how we can rethink the national curriculum for maths, ensuring content flows smoothly from primary to secondary. 🧮 Read it in full on page 48: buff.ly/ny91IHE 📚 Get all 3 of Peter's books in a bundle & save £20 here: buff.ly/BalWG5z

Very pleased to announce that my fourth book, #PractisingMaths will be available from February 2026! Why not head over to the @crownhousepub.bsky.social website and order your copy now to guarantee to be one of the first to receive it!

After the success of yesterday's free Teachmeet, my next one is coming up on Wednesday 15th October. This one looks at Forward Facing Models and Representations. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forward-fa...

Great to see @mrmattock.bsky.social (author of #VisibleMaths, #ConceptualMaths & #LeadingMaths) speaking with @joncripwell.bsky.social on Twinkl’s Primary Maths Podcast! 📻 buff.ly/BA33oqd You can grab all three of Peter's books in a special bundle and save £20 here:: buff.ly/EurCSPN

Just over a week until I am up in Manchester for @LaSalleEd's #BeyondTheNumbers2025 day for Leaders of Maths. Not yet signed up? Don't be late - sign up here: completemaths.com/community/be...

Wow - 112 people already signed up for this free teach meet next week. If you want to join them you have less than a week to sign up! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mani... #TwinklSecondaryMaths

Really excited to be supporting @stoccat.bsky.social this year in developing mathematics teaching across their secondary schools and building on the great work they started last year with Craig Barton. #TwinklSecondaryMaths

Final plug for the first session of these teachmeets. It's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 4pm. All sessions now available to book independently on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te... #twinklbeyondenglish @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social @twinklslt.bsky.social

Back in May www.linkedin.com/in/barry-kea... sent me two A-Level goal free problems. It has been a long time coming, but I finally managed to find time to get them hosted on my website goalfreeproblems.blogspot.com Find Barry's questions here: goalfreeproblems.blogspot.com/search/label...

My latest article for HMRK magazine is out! What could a new national curriculum for maths look like? Read my thoughts here: hwrkmagazine.co.uk/read/ There is a document referenced towards the end of the article that couldn't be linked. The link to that document is here: 1drv.ms/w/c/ac85973c...

Out with ‘outstanding’, in with ‘exceptional’. Ofsted ditches single-word ratings for a new 1–5 scale this November. Clarity or just more pressure? #PrimaryEducation #Ofsted www.twinkl.co.uk/l/84mpt

Delighted to have co-authored a blog on our experience of the ResearchEd National Conference #rED25 with two of my fellow National Education Leads, Ashleigh Morris and Sarah Hutson-Dean - a great day for all! Read all about our day here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/09/rese...

As part of #MathsWeekScot we are delighted to be launching an infographic competition open to all students aged 11-16 educated or home educated in Scotland. Infographics can be hand drawn, digital, or both & it closes on 10th Oct. More details and submissions here: bit.ly/4n9Aczn #StatsInTheWild

Up and out early today, but excited to speak at #red25 @researched-nl.bsky.social and to meet two of my fellow National Education Leads, Sarah Hutson-Dean and Ashleigh Morris in person for the first time!

Is anyone else tired of the GCSE maths bashing that has been doing the rounds lately? It is far from perfect, admittedly, but I don't think it deserves the heat it has been getting lately. My thoughts about it can be read here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/09/is-a...

Following my great conversation with James Dixon on LinkedIn I spent a bit of today reflecting on the use of horizontal and vertical representations for introducing early calculation strategies You can read my thoughts here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/09/on-h...

📚 In his latest Twinkl article, @mrmattock.bsky.social shares how maths leaders can find the positives in GCSE results – whatever the outcome: buff.ly/fqrNAMx For more advice on teaching & leading maths, check out Peter’s 3 books on our website – & get over £20 off the bundle! buff.ly/4IxEOsC

Spoiler alert for todays Ooodle Max (although you have less than 4 hours left if you haven't played already!) My latest blog post is about how my morning routine led me to what I think has the making of a nice mathematical prompt. Read about it here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/08/my-m...

Mathsconf is coming back to London! Where I attended my first ever mathsconf #mathsconf4. Hard to believe we are now at #mathsconf39! See if @naveenfrizvi.bsky.social and I can convince you to come along...

Great to meet my next crop of Maths SCITT trainees today from the @leicesterscitt.bsky.social. I think we are going to have a good year together. Big props to Hastings High School and the co-head, my old friend Steve Shipman for being such excellent hosts for the year. #TwinklSecondaryMaths

To all those who are dealing with the fallout of GCSE maths results, my latest article provides some helpful advice. Read it here: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/gcse-ma... #GCSEMaths #MathsTeacher #MathsTeaching #LeadingMaths #TwinklSecondaryMaths

Found out today that I achieved 67% in my dissertation, meaning I should achieve a merit in my Masters in Educational Leadership! Very happy right now!

Two weeks today until my first Twinkl Educational Publishing Teach Meet looking at using CPA in the secondary classroom. Join me completely free on 22nd September using this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mani... #TwinklSecondaryMaths

📈 Fuzzy numbers Join Neil Sheldon at Beyond the Numbers to explore flaws in teaching stats. 📍 4 events | Sept–Nov 🎟️ completemaths.com/community/be... #UKMathsChat @aqaeducation.bsky.social @teachsolutions.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social @naveenfrizvi.bsky.social @gcarp567.bsky.social

I keep seeing the McDonald's advert for the £1.49 Mayo Chicken. In the advert they say "This is how much holiday you get for £1.49" whilst showing some footage of an air steward. The footage lasts approximately 5 seconds. It strikes me that this is the start of a lovely little mathematical prompt.

Two blog posts in as many days! Diving into GCSE results across the country, for the first time, the link between outcomes and wealth was really driven home to me. My thoughts are here, please let me know yours. educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/08/math...

With the news that the government is considering scrapping post-16 resits for maths, I have considered what the consequences and alternatives might be. You can read my thoughts here: educatingmrmattock.blogspot.com/2025/08/shou... Would love to hear other people's thoughts about this.

📈 Statistics Taught Right 📍24 Sept – Manchester: Peter Mattock 📍26 Sept – London: Naveen Rizvi 🎟️ Book: completemaths.com/community/be... #BeyondTheNumbers #UKMathsChat @aqaeducation.bsky.social @teachsolutions.bsky.social @mrmattock.bsky.social @naveenfrizvi.bsky.social @gcarp567.bsky.social