Meet the team
We are committed to developing a love and understanding of mathematics for children and the adults who work with them.
Schools can be confident that our team has carefully planned and considered the content and progression of training in First4Maths Academy. Our team of consultants have been supported by a team of practicing teachers and leaders in the creation of a scheme of work and training that meets the needs of all children from Nursery to Year 6.
Toni Priddey
Director & Mathematics Consultant
Toni established First4Maths Academy after successfully running the mathematics consultancy company, First4Maths, for 12 years.
Laura Brown
Mathematics Consultant
Laura is part of the core consultancy team that established First4Maths Academy, specialising in KS2 content creation.
Julie Lush
Mathematics Consultant
Julie is part of the core consultancy team that established First4Maths Academy, specialising in EYFS and KS1 content creation.
Chris Priddey
Leadership Consultant & Business Support
Chris is a current headteacher and supports with the development of Subject Leader and Senior Leader resources.
Elie Chandler
Associate Mathematics Consultant
Elie is a passionate Early Years Teacher and supports the team with the creation of training for EYFS and KS1.
Taryn Rennocks
Associate Mathematics Consultant
Taryn is a current Year 6 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She has supported the team with the creation of Year 6 planning and training.
Lorna Keegan
Resource Writer for EYFS and KS1
Lorna is a current EYFS/Year 1 Teacher with a passion for mathematics in the Early Years. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in EYFS and KS1.
Katie Holmes
Resource Writer for KS1
Katie is a current Year 2 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS1.
Nicola Downey
Resource Writer for KS1 and KS2
Nicola is a current Year 2/3/4 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS1 and KS2.
Steve Basing
Resource Writer for KS1 and KS2
Steve has taught across KS1 and KS2 during his 8 years as a teacher and Mathematics Lead of a MAT in North London. He supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS1 and KS2.
Gemma Duncan
Resource Writer for KS2
Gemma is a current Year 6 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS2.
Natalie Inskip
Resource Writer for KS2
Natalie is a current Year 6 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS2.
Gemma Prince
Resource Writer for KS2
Gemma is a current Year 6 Teacher and Mathematics Subject Leader. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS2.
Jayne Tate
Resource Writer for KS2
Jayne is a current Year 6 Teacher, Mathematics Subject Leader and SENDCo. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS2.
Clare Wild
Resource Writer for KS2
Clare is a current Year 5 Teacher. She supports the team with the creation of resources to support planning in KS2.
We would love to keep you up to date with information about how First4Maths Academy can support you. If you are not ready to sign up for a paid membership, please join our free membership where you will be sent regular updates about how our free and paid memberships are being developed to further support our teachers and leaders.