The Safety in Numbers Podcast
━ Season 1
Season 1: 2026
Ep 12 | What does dyscalculia mean for my child's future?
DUE SEPTEMPBER 13th, 2026
My intention for this episode is that it helps to address the fears and worries you feel for your child who really struggles with number.
Ep 11 | How to talk about maths at home
DUE SEPTEMBER 6th, 2026
Just sometimes we need to take stock of the conversations we are having at home with our children about maths. In this episode I explore the potential impact of how we talk with our child about maths - positive and negative.
Ep 10 | What support should schools provide?
August 30TH, 2026
Parents often want to be reassured that the support their child is receiving in school is appropriate and effective. Here I consider what support might look like and how you might go about discussing it with school.
Ep 9 | Why maths falls apart under pressure
aUGUST 23RD, 2026
Your child may be able to do maths at home but as soon as they are in school or in a situation that is timed or where they feel pressure, things fall apart. This episode considers why and what you can do about it.
Ep 8 | My child still uses their fingers in maths
August 16th, 2026
Your child persists in using their fingers to do their sums.
Should you be worried? What can you do?
Ep 7 | Worried about your child's maths?
AUGUST 9th, 2026
What might you do when that niggling feeling about your child's maths just doesn't go away?
Ep 6 | Why place value is confusing for some children
August 2nd, 2026
Knowing the columns of ones, tens, and hundreds does not necessarily mean your child understands place value. I discuss what makes it confusing for some children.
Ep 5 | Why maths homework becomes a battle
July 28th, 2026
Maths homework can be a source of dread, frustration, and distress for children and their parents. I explore how you might make homework less stressful.
Ep 4 | What Dyscalculia actually means
July 21st, 2026
This episode covers what dyscalculia actually is according to the current guidance, how it differs from other maths difficulties, and what a proper identification involves.
Ep 3 | Is my child just bad at maths?
July 14th, 2026
Is it true that some children are just 'bad at maths' and others aren't? And what does it mean when parents label their children as being 'bad at maths'.
Ep 2 | Why maths facts don't seem to stick
July 7th, 2026
This episode explores why times tables and number facts often refuse to stick for children with a SpLD in maths, including dyscalculia.
Ep 1 | Why maths is so difficult for some children
June 28th, 2026
If you've ever sat with your child during Maths homework and wondered, "Why is this so hard for them?" then this episode is a good place to start.
Season 1 Trailer
June 5th, 2026
An introduction to Safety in Numbers, who it's for and why I embarked on this journey.
━ Season 1
Season 1: 2026
Ep 12 | What does dyscalculia mean for my child's future?
DUE SEPTEMPBER 13th, 2026
My intention for this episode is that it helps to address the fears and worries you feel for your child who really struggles with number.
Ep 11 | How to talk about maths at home
DUE SEPTEMBER 6th, 2026
Just sometimes we need to take stock of the conversations we are having at home with our children about maths. In this episode I explore the potential impact of how we talk with our child about maths - positive and negative.
Ep 10 | What support should schools provide?
dUE August 30TH, 2026
Parents often want to be reassured that the support their child is receiving in school is appropriate and effective. Here I consider what support might look like and how you might go about discussing it with school.
Ep 9 | Why maths falls apart under pressure
DUE aUGUST 23RD, 2026
Your child may be able to do maths at home but as soon as they are in school or in a situation that is timed or where they feel pressure, things fall apart. This episode considers why and what you can do about it.
Ep 8 | My child still uses their fingers in maths
August 16th, 2026
Your child persists in using their fingers to do their sums.
Should you be worried? What can you do?
Ep 7 | Worried about your child's maths?
AUGUST 9th, 2026
What might you do when that niggling feeling about your child's maths just doesn't go away?
Ep 6 | Why place value is confusing for some children
August 2nd, 2026
Knowing the columns of ones, tens, and hundreds does not necessarily mean your child understands place value. I discuss what makes it confusing for some children.
Ep 5 | Why maths homework becomes a battle
July 28th, 2026
Maths homework can be a source of dread, frustration, and distress for children and their parents. I explore how you might make homework less stressful.
Ep 4 | What Dyscalculia actually means
July 21st, 2026
This episode covers what dyscalculia actually is according to the current guidance, how it differs from other maths difficulties, and what a proper identification involves.
Ep 3 | Is my child just bad at maths?
July 14th, 2026
Is it true that some children are just 'bad at maths' and others aren't? And what does it mean when parents label their children as being 'bad at maths'.
Ep 2 | Why maths facts don't seem to stick
July 7th, 2026
This episode explores why times tables and number facts often refuse to stick for children with a SpLD in maths, including dyscalculia.
Ep 1 | Why maths is so difficult for some children
June 28th, 2026
If you've ever sat with your child during Maths homework and wondered, "Why is this so hard for them?" then this episode is a good place to start.
Season 1 Trailer
June 5th, 2026
An introduction to Safety in Numbers, who it's for and why I embarked on this journey.
━ Season 1
Season 1: 2026
Ep 12 | What does dyscalculia mean for my child's future?
DUE SEPTEMPBER 13th, 2026
My intention for this episode is that it helps to address the fears and worries you feel for your child who really struggles with number.
Ep 11 | How to talk about maths at home
DUE SEPTEMBER 6th, 2026
Just sometimes we need to take stock of the conversations we are having at home with our children about maths. In this episode I explore the potential impact of how we talk with our child about maths - positive and negative.
Ep 10 | What support should schools provide?
dUE August 30TH, 2026
Parents often want to be reassured that the support their child is receiving in school is appropriate and effective. Here I consider what support might look like and how you might go about discussing it with school.
Ep 9 | Why maths falls apart under pressure
DUE aUGUST 23RD, 2026
Your child may be able to do maths at home but as soon as they are in school or in a situation that is timed or where they feel pressure, things fall apart. This episode considers why and what you can do about it.
Ep 8 | My child still uses their fingers in maths
August 16th, 2026
Your child persists in using their fingers to do their sums.
Should you be worried? What can you do?
Ep 7 | Worried about your child's maths?
AUGUST 9th, 2026
What might you do when that niggling feeling about your child's maths just doesn't go away?
Ep 6 | Why place value is confusing for some children
August 2nd, 2026
Knowing the columns of ones, tens, and hundreds does not necessarily mean your child understands place value. I discuss what makes it confusing for some children.
Ep 5 | Why maths homework becomes a battle
July 28th, 2026
Maths homework can be a source of dread, frustration, and distress for children and their parents. I explore how you might make homework less stressful.
Ep 4 | What Dyscalculia actually means
July 21st, 2026
This episode covers what dyscalculia actually is according to the current guidance, how it differs from other maths difficulties, and what a proper identification involves.
Ep 3 | Is my child just bad at maths?
July 14th, 2026
Is it true that some children are just 'bad at maths' and others aren't? And what does it mean when parents label their children as being 'bad at maths'.
Ep 2 | Why maths facts don't seem to stick
July 7th, 2026
This episode explores why times tables and number facts often refuse to stick for children with a SpLD in maths, including dyscalculia.
Ep 1 | Why maths is so difficult for some children
June 28th, 2026
If you've ever sat with your child during Maths homework and wondered, "Why is this so hard for them?" then this episode is a good place to start.
Season 1 Trailer
June 5th, 2026
An introduction to Safety in Numbers, who it's for and why I embarked on this journey.
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