ABOUT SOPHIE LODGE

A maths specialist who knows exactly what it takes to succeed

Former Head of Maths, Specialist Leader of Education, and active examiner – with a deep belief that every child can thrive in maths.

Sophie Lodge, maths tutor

TEACHING BACKED BY SCIENCE

"I believe that every child has the potential to be successful in maths — whatever their prior attainment, and whatever challenges they might face."

Maths underpins so much of our understanding of the world, and now more than ever, strong mathematical skills are essential for future careers — from engineering and medicine to finance, technology, and beyond. My job is to help every student discover that they are capable of more than they think.

My interest in how we acquire knowledge goes back to my undergraduate years, and it has shaped everything about the way I teach. Drawing on research into cognitive science, working memory, and schema theory, I place great emphasis on the sequencing of learning and on creating explicit connections — between topics, between subjects, and between maths and the wider world. When students see how ideas fit together, understanding becomes lasting rather than temporary.

MY APPROACH

Teaching based on how the brain actually learns

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Cognitive science-informed
Sessions are structured around how working memory and long-term memory work — reducing cognitive load and building lasting understanding.
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Making connections
I explicitly link topics to each other, to other subjects, and to the real world — so knowledge builds into a coherent whole rather than isolated facts.
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Careful sequencing
The order in which ideas are introduced matters enormously. I plan every student's learning journey with this in mind.
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Belief in every student
Prior attainment is not a ceiling. Every session starts from where the student is, and builds from there with patience and high expectations.

A career built on maths excellence

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Former Head of Maths
Led a maths department, driving curriculum design, staff development, and student outcomes.
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Former Maths Research Lead
Led evidence-informed practice in mathematics, translating research into classroom impact.
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Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) in Mathematics
A nationally recognised designation for outstanding teachers who support school improvement beyond their own setting.
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Active examiner at GCSE and A Level
I mark exam papers every year — giving my students unrivalled insight into exactly how marks are awarded.
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15 years in the classroom · 5 years tutoring
Two decades of working with students of all abilities, from those who struggle with the basics to those aiming for top grades.
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Exams officer experience
Deep knowledge of the exam system — from syllabus requirements and mark schemes to the processes that determine final grades.

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