Maths Mentoring at New Marston Primary School

A St Edward's maths teacher attends New Marston Primary School on a weekly basis to deliver maths sessions to pupils in preparation for their SATs. He is accompanied by 6 sixth form pupils as part of our L6th Teddies Collaborates programme. 

Aims

New Marston Primary School identified a need for closing gaps in Maths knowledge due to the lasting educational impacts of the pandemic. This programme aims to provide 1:1 support for pupils to help prepare them for their SATs. 

Background

Launched in September 2022, our L6th Teddies Collaborates programme sees each member of the Lower Sixth volunteering in the community for 90 minutes weekly. 

Resources

These sessions take place at New Marston Primary School. Both staff and pupils from St Edward's School cycle there. 

Impact

Feedback from the primary school staff has been very positive, the pupils have said it has helped them and increased their math's confidence. 

Pupil Involvement

New Marston pupils are predominantly in year 6, although as summer term approaches, some year 5 may be involved. 

St Edward's pupils are Lower Sixth.

Frequency

This session happens weekly during term time.