NB Education

16/09/2026

👋 It's been a while!

I've realised I haven't posted on here for... quite a long time! 🙈

I'm a mum of two little ones and also work as an educational content writer, so between that and tutoring lots of lovely students - life is very busy!

Over the past year I've worked with some amazing children, supported some big leaps in confidence, discovered plenty of new books and resources and continued to learn a lot from the children I teach.

I'm going to make a bit more of an effort to share some of that on here again — useful ideas for parents, glimpses into my sessions and some of the things I've learnt along the way.

‼️I currently have one unexpected 1:1 tuition space available on my timetable for primary or Year 7 support‼️

My approach is very much about getting to know each child as an individual — finding out what makes learning click for them, building confidence alongside core skills and adapting sessions to suit how they learn best.

If you're looking for English or maths support for your child in Sheffield or online, feel free to message me. 😊

18/09/2025

Hello and a belated Happy September to you all! 💚

Last week was our first week back to lessons at NB Education and it was so lovely to catch up with all my students and families after the summer holidays! It is definitely feeling very autumnal 🍂 here now in Sheffield with lots of rain and chilly mornings. I hope everyone is starting to adjust back into routine and that school transitions have been positive.

Last week was also a big week for me personally as I celebrated my 40th birthday! 🥳 🎂 We had an amazing family weekend away staying at Bear Lodge at the beautiful Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. While initially quite torrential ☔, the rain thankfully relented and we had a lovely time exploring the reserve by safari truck and on foot! The weekend took me back to my roots pre-teaching, as a conservation biologist and life-long animal-lover 🦌🦒 🦍🐅🦓 and it was great to hear about the fantastic conservation work being done by the .

I do love to incorporate animals in our lessons from reading to writing and maths, so look out for some animal-inspired learning from the trip coming soon! 😊

20/07/2025

That's a wrap - all lessons at NB Education are now finished for the summer holidays! I hope you've all had a great end of term or enjoy the final few days.

I'm feeling really grateful for another brilliant year of learning, fun and progress. It really is a pleasure to work with such lovely students and their families each week! ⭐️ Thank you for all your support 💕.

This year is a particularly special one for me in that all my current students are returning to continue with lessons in September 😊 It's so lovely to continue learning longer-term - I have now worked with some students for 3 years!

Whatever your plans this summer, I hope you can enjoy some fun, rest and quality time with family and friends. 💚

20/06/2025

A little peak at yesterday’s learning- reinforcing odd vs even and number bonds in a maths lesson yesterday. This lovely new student is working on some core number facts and place value to build up their confidence and ‘number sense’! 😊 ⭐️ 🔢

21/05/2025

📅 Happy National Numeracy Day! 🧮

Today is all about celebrating the power of numbers — and parents, that includes you!

Not confident with maths? You’re definitely not alone — but it’s never too late to build your number confidence, and doing so can make a huge difference for your child too.

👨‍👩‍👧 Here are a few ways to grow your confidence and support your child’s learning:

✨ Start simple – Point out maths in the real world. Everyday tasks like cooking, shopping, or budgeting are great ways to use maths together and help children see its relevance.
📚 Ask questions together – It’s okay not to know all the answers. Learning with your child can be so powerful. Celebrate effort rather than talent.
💻 Use free resources – Check out National Numeracy’s website for fun, practical tools to build your skills at your own pace.
💬 Talk positively about maths – Even if it wasn’t your favourite subject, showing a “can-do” attitude encourages your child to do the same.

📈 A little confidence goes a long way — for both you and your children. Let’s break down the fear around numbers and build more confident futures together. 💪

Take a few minutes to visit the National Numeracy Challenge - its free and ideal for brushing up, checking your level, or for catching up on learning you missed and it’s all about the maths you need in daily life and at work – no algebra or trigonometry in sight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3pZFP7u3DI

19/04/2025

Wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend!
🐣 🐥 🐰 🍫 🌸 🌷 🌼 💖

07/03/2025

I wanted to let you know that I’ve recently completed National Numeracy's training programme and I am now a fully CPD accredited Numeracy Champion. This means that if you don’t feel confident with numbers or would like to improve your everyday maths, I can support you. So, please get in touch if you’d like to:

• learn about resources you can access to improve your confidence with numbers as an adult,
• simply talk about how you feel about numbers or maths,
• find out about locally available free courses and provision.

Why not have a go at the National Numeracy Challenge? It’s a free website or app designed for adults who don’t always feel confident with numbers – have a go today using this link:
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/

However you feel about maths, you’re not alone. Many of us want to get better with our everyday maths but are held back by feeling it's something that we can't improve. Being good with numbers isn’t a special talent, it’s something we can all learn🙂.

The National Numeracy Challenge is a website that helps you learn the maths needed for everyday life. However maths makes you feel, you’re not alone and we’re here to help.

24/02/2025

SEND INSPECTION
Sheffield's SEND and Alternative Provision will be inspected by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and Social Care.
🗓 The inspection will take place between 24 February and 14 March 2025.
🔎 It will provide an independent and external evaluation of how effectively Sheffield City Council, education providers, health services and social care identify, assess and meet the needs of children and young people with SEND, including those accessing Alternative Provision.
👂 The inspectors want to hear from children, young people, families and professionals.
👉 Please complete a survey by 4 March:
https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10364967

04/02/2025

It's ! 💛

We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. This week, we’re focusing on helping young people explore the theme ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ empowering them to better understand their emotions and build resilience. 🌱

28/01/2025

🌟 🌎 Happy International LEGO Day! 🟨🟥🟦

Today, January 28th, is International LEGO Day, which commemorates the day the LEGO brick was first patented in Denmark in 1958. It's a day to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the joy of building with LEGO bricks!

LEGO is certainly very popular in our household with both my children and I also love finding ways to incorporate it in lessons. It is also great as a calming activity for sensory regulation 😌.

Here are some easy ideas for how to use LEGO for learning - I would love to hear if you have any more:

1️⃣ Build Maths Skills: Use LEGO bricks to teach counting, addition, subtraction, or even fractions! For example, stack 6 bricks, remove 2, and ask, “How many are left?”

2️⃣ Spell It Out: Write letters or sounds on LEGO bricks and challenge your child to build words by stacking them together. This is a favourite in our lessons!

3️⃣ Tell a Story: Create characters and scenes with LEGO pieces, then let your child build their own story around them. This one is lovely for allowing their creativity to shine ⭐️

4️⃣ STEM Challenges: Ignite their problem-solving skills by challenging them to build bridges, towers, or vehicles that can carry small objects.

5️⃣ Colour Sorting & Patterns: Help younger children practise sorting by colour and creating patterns to develop their critical thinking skills.

🧠 LEGO isn’t just play—it’s learning in disguise!

I'd love to see/ hear about any of your favourite LEGO creations or activities 😊 🧱