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In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon speaks with headteacher and mastery specialist Omar Jennings about how Number Talks have transformed teaching and learning across his school – from Nursery to Year 6.

We explore:

✔️ What Number Talks are and why they matter

✔️ How they boost fluency, reasoning and oracy

✔️ Practical tips for rolling them out across your school

✔️ The importance of vocabulary (yes, even in EYFS!)

✔️ Why strong pedagogy matters more than any scheme

✔️ Embedding sustainable change in maths teaching

✔️ The power of relationships, looping, and knowing your pupils

If you're a maths leader, classroom teacher or head looking for evidence-informed, practical ways to improve maths teaching across your school, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

📥 Get the free companion guide (key takeaways, resources, CPD video): https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/twinkl-podcasts/primary-maths-education-podcast-twinkl-podcasts

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Making Number Talks Matter by Humphreys & Parker
  • Designing Groupwork by Elizabeth Cohen
  • Visible Learning for Maths by John Hattie
  • Making Thinking Visible (Harvard Project Zero)
  • NCETM resources, and more

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