School Leader Perspective

Richard Slade
Executive Headteacher
Plumcroft Primary School
In this thought leadership piece, Richard reflects on five years of using Maths-Whizz and why he believes technology alone doesn’t improve outcomes better evidence and better leadership decisions do.
Drawing on Plumcroft’s journey, he explores how diagnostic insights, inclusion and informed teaching have helped shape stronger outcomes for all pupils.
What you’ll discover
- Why one EEF finding stood out above all others
- The first question every teacher should be able to answer
- Why Diagnostic evidence changed everything
- How a bold decision reshaped inclusion
Read the full thought leadership piece
A deeper look at Richard’s five year journey with Maths-Whizz.
