In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace (1815-52) showed mechanical computers had a wider application beyond mathematical calculations and wrote what is considered the first computer algorithm. #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2022 #WomensDay #Maths

Interesting article by Alex Bellos about the importance of developing spatial reasoning. Can you solve the puzzles? theguardian.com/science/2022/m…

Thank you Team London Volunteering for sharing this. #volunteer #primaryschool #maths

Prof Ulrike Tillmann London Mathematical Society suggests that the way to increase interest in the mathematical sciences is not to tinker with what we call the subject but to invest in it properly so that people of all ages can access the best possible teaching. theguardian.com/education/2022…

We’ve just published our Annual Report 2022. Last year our #volunteers helped 240+ children in 25 schools. 89% of the children showed a measurable increase in confidence and 78% a measurable catch-up in #maths attainment with the rest of the class. bit.ly/3T4H5ms

Thank you to The Portal Trust for Wednesday's fascinating #PortalLecture by Prof Rosie Meek.

Number Champions has been honoured by the Office of the Prime Minister with a #PointsofLight award to our founder. Bernard says ‘Although my name is on this award, it really recognises all our volunteers and the support they give to children.' bit.ly/3niH1Fi

We are delighted that, on behalf of everyone at Number Champions, our founder has been named a #CoronationChampion! #CoronationChampionsAwards, launched by Royal Voluntary Service, celebrates the work of extraordinary #volunteers across the UK.

We are looking to hire a part-time staff member to join our Head of Operations in the day-to-day running of the charity.   If you or anyone you know, would be interested in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you! charityjob.co.uk/jobs/number-ch…

Bernard (Chair) and Lorraine (Head of Ops) were invited to the House of Commons yesterday to meet Mike Freer (local MP for some of our partner schools). We opened a dialogue about how a good grounding of maths in primary school significantly improves children's life chances.

Our Annual Report for 2022-3 is now published! Thank you to our #volunteers who helped 250 children in 29 London schools. 86% of the children gained more confidence with #maths, 79% were more engaged in classroom lessons, and 83% made material progress. bit.ly/3Rs6AAT

It's great to see the illustrations in today's The Guardian - on the front page and in this article.  They're by Hannah Robinson, the talented young artist who created the illustrations for our website. theguardian.com/science/2023/s…

‘Maths is the language of the universe’ says shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson, promising ‘real world’ numeracy lessons and a new 'phonics for maths' programme for early years and primary school classes. bit.ly/3RPOcSD

Thank you to CISI_FutureFoundation for their very generous grant which will enable us to help many more children.

Labour could abandon Rishi Sunak’s maths reforms to focus on primary school #maths provision Speaking at the Science Museum, Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson wants to set up children to succeed much earlier on in their lives. ft.com/content/dca290… via @ft

Thank you to High Sheriff of Greater London for all your wonderful support.

We have just been shortlisted for the Charity Governance Awards 2024 organised by The Clothworkers' Company. Congratulations to the other wonderful charities in the shortlist and Thank You to @CharityGovAward for all your support and encouragement! #CharityGov24

Thank you to Reach Volunteering for your support of the Charity Governance Awards. We are delighted to be in such good company! #CharityGov24

This month, we're celebrating the #charities shortlisted for #CharityGov2024. Congrats to APARU, Number Champions & Teenage Helpline for making the Improving Impact (0-3 staff) list! Read more on these orgs & their inspirational #trusteeship at: charitygovernanceawards.co.uk/shortlist/?win…