Freir Maths -
Education Development
Expert Primary Maths Consulting for Schools
About Freir Maths
Freir Maths specialises in providing expert consultancy and bespoke support for the development of mathematics in schools. Led by Louise Freir, a qualified and experienced primary maths specialist and education consultant, the focus is on empowering leaders to develop teachers' and pupils' confidence, enjoyment and understanding of mathematics from Early Years to Year 8.
Louise Freir works with schools, maths departments, and leadership teams to enhance teaching methods and improve learning outcomes. Her aim is to empower educators with effective strategies, ensuring every student reaches their full potential in mathematics.
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Louise believes in learning through exploration - this has become the underlying principle for her support in schools. She supports leaders to explore their current maths provision through close observation and in-depth discussions asking 'What did you notice?' and drawing the leaders to examine carefully what is currently happening. She works with the team to create bespoke plans which are then carried out over time, ensuring leaders develop their own professionalism and ensuring sustainability within the setting.
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With an exploratory focus at the forefront of her mind, she supports leaders to develop a curriculum which includes pupils finding out for themselves through the use of manipulatives and drawings. She believes communication is key, so a focus on sharing thinking through talk is paramount.
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Journaling in maths is another of Louise's passions and is included in much of the support offered to schools. Through the recording of their ideas using pictures, diagrams, symbols, numbers and words, teachers and pupils alike have shown a deeper understanding of the structure of the maths and are more able to communicate their thinking efficiently.
Testimonials
What They Say
"The support we have received from Louise at Freir Maths has transformed our approach to teaching maths. She understands the needs of our pupils in our special school setting and has helped us design a curriculum which is based on exploration and the real world." Curriculum Lead in a Hampshire special school.
"I really feel I know what I am doing now; the whole process of assessing, planning, teaching, marking and tracking cycle. I am much more confident that I am doing a good job with my children." Teacher supported in a Dorset middle school.
"Maths has completely changed throughout the school. Children are more involved through exploration which is exciting to see." Deputy Head in a Dorset first school.
"Following this support, Maths progress rose from -4 to +0.7 and attainment rose approximately 30% from one year to the next in Key Stage 2." A school principal in an all-through Dorset school.
"Oh! I can see it now - that makes sense!" A year 6 pupil using manipulatives and representations taught by Louise Freir
"I love maths! It's so much fun. I want to learn every day!" A year 1 pupil after receiving tutoring in school by Louise Freir