For Parents
🧮 Useful Websites for Parents
Supporting your child with maths at home is easier when you have the right tools and guidance. There are many excellent online resources designed specifically for parents, offering practical activities, clear explanations, and fun ways to engage with maths. Whether you want step-by-step videos, downloadable worksheets, or interactive games, these websites provide ideas and strategies to help your child build confidence, develop number sense, and enjoy learning maths outside the classroom.
Here are some useful websites:
National Numeracy – Family Maths Toolkit: A large bank of free family maths activities aligned to the national curriculum. nationalnumeracy.org.uk
Families Learning Together: Clear video guides and worksheets that mirror how maths is taught in UK schools. familieslearningtogether.com
NRICH – Maths at Home: Challenging, rich tasks and games that promote deeper mathematical thinking. nrich.maths.org
LGfL – Maths at Home: Short parent-friendly videos that explain maths concepts step by step. mathsathome.lgfl.org.uk
Twinkl Parent Guides: Downloadable parent guides for each year group and maths topic. twinkl.co.uk
The Maths Mum: Helpful advice and a free booklet for parents on how to support primary-aged children with maths. themathsmum.com
National Numeracy Parent Toolkit: Tips and advice for parents to help children gain confidence in maths. nnparenttoolkit.org.uk
Oxford Owl: Activities, top tips, and eBooks to help your child with maths at home. oxfordowl.co.uk/maths-owl/maths
Maths 4 Mums and Dads: Explains key milestones for children aged 3–11 and how parents can support learning. maths4mumsanddads.co.uk