Short, focused lessons across Maths and English. Each lesson covers one key topic with a clear explanation and interactive quiz. Lessons are organised by level: Foundation, Developing and Independent.

Level 1 — Foundation

Money

• Money – Making £1
  We use coins to make £1
  50p + 50p = £1
  20p + 20p + 20p + 20p + 20p = £1
  50p + 20p + 20p + 10p = £1
  
• Money – Change from £1
  £1 = 100p
  Change is what is left
  If something costs 60p, change is 40p
  

Time

• Time – O'Clock
  O'clock means the minute hand points to 12
  3:00 means three o'clock
  6:00 means six o'clock
  

Shopping

• Shopping – Which Costs More?
  Prices tell us how much things cost
  50p costs more than 20p
  £1 costs more than 50p
  

Cooking

• Cooking – Counting Ingredients
  Recipes list how many of each ingredient we need
  We count to make sure we have enough
  Example: A recipe needs 3 eggs and 2 cups of flour
  Count the items before you start cooking
  

Travel

• Travel – Reading Bus Times
  Buses have timetables
  A timetable shows when buses arrive
  We find the next bus after our time
  Example: If it is 9:00, the next bus at 9:15 is the one to catch
  

Multiplication

• What Multiplication Means
  Multiplication means equal groups.
  3 x 4 means 3 groups of 4.
  You can work it out by adding: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
  So 3 x 4 = 12.
  The x sign means "groups of".
  
• Counting in 2s
  When we count in 2s, we add 2 each time.
  2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
  2 x 1 = 2. That is one group of 2.
  2 x 3 = 6. That is three groups of 2.
  Counting in 2s is like pairs: 2 shoes, 2 socks, 2 eyes.
  
• Counting in 5s
  When we count in 5s, we add 5 each time.
  5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50.
  5 x 2 = 10. That is two groups of 5.
  5 x 4 = 20. That is four groups of 5.
  Think of 5p coins: five 5p coins make 25p.
  
• Counting in 10s
  When we count in 10s, we add 10 each time.
  10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100.
  10 x 3 = 30. That is three groups of 10.
  To multiply by 10, put a 0 on the end: 4 x 10 = 40.
  Think of 10p coins: three 10p coins make 30p.
  
• Arrays
  An array is objects arranged in rows and columns.
  3 rows of 4 is the same as 3 x 4 = 12.
  You can count the total by adding the rows: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
  Arrays help us see multiplication as a picture.
  A 2 x 5 array has 2 rows and 5 in each row = 10.
  

Division

• What Division Means
  Division means sharing equally.
  12 shared between 3 people = 4 each.
  We write this as 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
  The ÷ sign means "shared by" or "divided by".
  Division is the opposite of multiplication.
  
• Sharing Equally
  Sharing means giving out equal amounts.
  10 sweets shared between 2 people = 5 each.
  Everyone must get the same number.
  You can share by giving one at a time until they are gone.
  If you cannot share equally, there is a remainder (left over).
  
• Grouping
  Grouping means making equal groups from a total.
  12 put into groups of 4 = 3 groups.
  Ask: how many groups of 4 fit in 12?
  You can count up in 4s to find out: 4, 8, 12. That is 3 groups.
  Grouping and sharing both use division.
  
• Simple Division Facts
  Division facts come from multiplication facts.
  If 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3.
  If 2 x 5 = 10, then 10 ÷ 2 = 5 and 10 ÷ 5 = 2.
  Learn your times tables and you know your division facts too.
  Division undoes multiplication.
  
• Remainders
  Sometimes numbers do not divide equally.
  13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1. (3 groups of 4 = 12, with 1 left over.)
  We write "r" for remainder: 13 ÷ 4 = 3 r 1.
  The remainder is always less than the number you divide by.
  In real life: 13 sweets shared by 4 people = 3 each, with 1 left.
  

Level 2 — Developing

Money

• Level 2 – Money: Making £2
  £2 = 200p
  We can combine coins to make £2
  Example:
  100p + 100p = £2
  50p + 50p + 50p + 50p = £2
  
• Level 2 – Money: Change from £2
  £2 = 200p
  Change is what is left after paying
  

Time

• Level 2 – Time: Half Past
  Half past means 30 minutes
  3:30 is half past three
  6:30 is half past six
  

Shopping

• Level 2 – Shopping: Add Prices
  We can add prices together
  Example:
  20p + 30p = 50p
  50p + 20p = 70p
  

Budgeting

• Budgeting – Spending £2
  A budget is how much money you have to spend
  You have £2 to spend
  Add prices together to check you have enough
  You cannot spend more than £2
  

Level 3 — Independent

Budgeting

• Budgeting £5
  You have £5 to spend
  Add the prices of each item together to find the total
  If the total is £5 or less, you can afford it
  Example: £1.50 + £2.00 + £1.00 = £4.50 — within budget
  

Totals

• Adding Pounds and Pence
  Add the pounds first, then the pence
  Example: £1.50 + £2.20
  Pounds: £1 + £2 = £3. Pence: 50p + 20p = 70p
  Total: £3.70
  

Timetables

• Reading Timetables
  A timetable shows departure or arrival times
  Find your current time, then look for the next time after it
  Example: Trains at 9:00, 9:45, 10:30. It is 9:20. Next train: 9:45
  Always arrive early so you do not miss it
  

Time Duration

• Working Out Time Duration
  Duration is how long something takes
  Count from the start time to the end time
  Example: 2:00 to 3:30 = 1 hour 30 minutes
  Tip: count the hours first, then the extra minutes
  

Discounts

• Working Out Discounts
  A discount means the price goes down
  50% off means you pay half the price
  Example: 50% off £10 = £5
  25% off £20 = £5 off, so you pay £15
  

Level 1 — Foundation

Instructions

• Reading Instructions
  Instructions tell us what to do
  We follow steps
  
• Following Steps in Order
  We follow steps in order
  Step 1 comes first
  

Signs & Safety

• Reading Signs
  Signs give information
  Signs help keep us safe
  

Communication

• Reading Simple Messages
  Messages give information
  We read them carefully
  

Daily Routines

• Daily Routines – Morning Routine
  We follow steps each morning
  Doing things in order helps us get ready
  Example: Wake up → wash → get dressed → eat breakfast
  Following a routine helps the day go well
  

Social Skills

• Social Communication – Polite Words
  Polite words help us get on with others
  Please and thank you are polite words
  Sorry is used when we make a mistake
  Polite words make people feel respected
  

Level 2 — Developing

Instructions

• Level 2 – Following Longer Instructions
  Some instructions have more steps
  We follow them in order carefully
  
• Level 2 – Sequencing Events
  Events happen in order
  First → next → last
  

Signs & Safety

• Level 2 – Reading Signs: Meaning
  Signs have meanings
  We need to understand what they tell us
  

Digital Communication

• Digital Communication – Reading Text Messages
  Text messages give us information
  We read them carefully to understand
  Messages can tell us times, places or what to do
  

Directions

• Directions – Left and Right
  Directions tell us where to go
  Left and right are the two main directions
  Turn left means go to the left side
  Turn right means go to the right side
  

Forms

• Level 2 – Reading Simple Forms
  Forms ask for information
  We fill them in correctly
  

Level 3 — Independent

Emails

• Reading Emails
  Emails contain key information
  Look for: who sent it, the date, the subject, and the request
  Example: "Your appointment is on Friday at 2pm at the clinic"
  Read carefully — emails often have actions you need to take
  

Filling Forms

• Filling in Forms
  Forms ask for personal information
  Common fields: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Phone Number
  Write clearly and check spelling
  Only share information that is asked for
  

Complex Instructions

• Following Multi-Step Instructions
  Some instructions have 4 or 5 steps
  Read all the steps before you start
  Follow them in order — do not skip any
  Example: 1. Boil water 2. Add tea bag 3. Wait 3 mins 4. Remove bag 5. Add milk
  

Comparing Information

• Comparing Information
  Sometimes you need to choose between two options
  Read both carefully and look for key differences
  Consider: cost, time, distance, or suitability
  Choose the option that best fits the situation
  

Writing

• Writing Short Replies
  A good reply is short, polite, and clear
  Start with a greeting: "Hello" or "Dear..."
  Answer the question or confirm the information
  End politely: "Thank you" or "Kind regards"
  

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