The Mohn Westlake Foundation is supporting Imperial College London in delivering a transformative Maths Transition programme in White City, helping primary school pupils build strong foundations in mathematics.

Imperial College London’s Outreach Teams work across schools, communities, and public platforms to inspire engagement with STEM, raise aspirations among underrepresented groups, and build lasting connections through innovative programmes, workshops, and events.

The Maths Transition programme aims to support pupils to develop strong foundations in maths at primary school, and to support maths progression and attainment at early secondary level.

The national data shows that gaps between disadvantaged pupils and their peers emerge early at primary school, widening through secondary school and impacting on success at GCSE, A-level and beyond.

Working with pupils to support them in reaching a solid foundation in maths during Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 will have a long-lasting impact on their attainment and chance of future success.

The day was described as “fun and enjoyable with lots of hands-on experience,” by the school pupils, and highlights included making model football pitches and chocolate factories to scale. The pupils were thrilled to showcase their creations to the Outreach staff.

To learn more about this project, please visit the grantees website: www.imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/schools-outreach/wohl-reach-out-lab/