Holiday workshops, ages 7 to 11
A full day of games, puzzles and challenges
Screen-free maths in small groups, led by an experienced teacher. Join us at The Woollard Centre, Buckhurst Hill.
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Enhanced DBS checkedKept up to date through the Update Service
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The details
What you need to know before you book
9:30am to 4:00pm
Full day
£72
Full day per child
£36
Half day per child
10% off
For siblings
Up to 12
Children per workshop
IG9 6AD
The Woollard Centre, Buckhurst Hill
Dates and places are shown in the booking form below. Please bring a packed lunch (full days), a drink and a snack. We provide all the materials.
Why parents choose Chatty Maths
Maths that children want to come back to
Screen-free
Real puzzles, physical resources and conversation. No tablets, no worksheets.
Small groups
Never more than 12 children, so everyone gets to think out loud.
An experienced teacher
Martin has taught in British primary schools for 25 years.
What a Chatty Maths day may look like
Six activities in a full day, three in a half day
Big challenges called Major Chats, with quick Mini Chat puzzles in between. These are some of the 40 activities we choose from.
Major Chats
- Lego House Constructor
- Stock Market Master
- Treasure Chest Code Hunt
- Pizza Trader
- Art Auctioneer
- Probability Racer
- Fantastic Fibonacci
- Number Tumble
- Clued Up!
- Cluedunnit?
- Boomwhacker Maths
- 1000 Gram Gauntlet
- Geo Bingo
- Dicey Decisions
- Lego Island Adventure
Mini Chats
- Rush Hour
- Airport Madness
- Circuit Maze
- Matchstick Mayhem
- Higher, Lower or Same?
- Colour Code
- Tower of Atlantis
We only show hands and materials, never children's faces. See the gallery
Meet Martin
Your workshop leader
Martin qualified as a teacher at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, in 2001 and has taught in British primary schools for 25 years, including as a Deputy Headteacher.
He founded Chatty Maths to build children's confidence with numbers. He holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, kept up to date through the Update Service, and a helper looks after resources so he can focus on the children.
“He said it was better than going to a theme park – that's impressive!”
Parent
“This session was really well received by our son and he asked if he could come every week!”
Parent
Book your place
Ready to join us?
Fill in the form below. You can pay securely online, including with Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device supports it.
All bookings are paid in advance and are non-refundable. If we ever have to cancel a workshop, we will give you a credit towards a future booking. If you can no longer attend, please tell us as soon as possible. Read the full terms and policies.
Questions
Common questions
My child isn't confident at maths. Is that a problem?
No. You don't need any prior skill. The activities suit all abilities and encourage children to talk, try ideas and learn from each other.
What should my child bring?
A packed lunch (for full days), a drink and a snack. We provide all the materials.
Can friends come together?
Yes, friends can attend and book together.
What age is it for?
Ages 7 to 11, roughly Key Stage 2. A confident Year 2 child may enjoy it too. Please get in touch before booking.
Is it a maths lesson?
No. It's games, puzzles and challenges, and the maths thinking grows through play.
How big are the groups?
Places are limited and the workshop is usually full at 12 children.
Who runs the workshop?
Martin Green, the founder and an experienced teacher, with a helper who looks after the resources.
Can I get a refund?
All bookings are paid in advance and are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, please tell us as soon as possible. If we have to cancel a workshop, we will give you a credit towards a future booking.
Can parents stay?
Parents and carers can wait outside the room or return at the end. We ask that parents don't come into the room unless we've invited you in.
More questions? Email info@chattymaths.co.uk.
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