About Us

I am a parent of a child in Key Stage 3, and I completely understand the frustration that comes from grappling with mathematics at this age because my child is no exception.

I don't believe maths is inherently difficult, but I believe it requires a lot of pattern recognition, which comes from practice and repetition.

At the beginning of Year 7, my daughter was in Set 2 for mathematics. We decided to spend an inordinate amount of time on the basics; we didn't try to cover everything, we just did one thing until it became second nature before moving on to the next. At the end of the next term, she had moved up to Set 1.

However, I also know that the fastest way to bore a pre-teen or teenager is to have them spend all their free time on maths. So we set a limit: no more than 10 minutes a day. Just like any skill in life, consistency is king. Doing a little bit each day works better than trying to cram in a panic. Mathematics is no different.

I also understand that many parents are not comfortable enough with maths to be able to help their children, and the cost of a private tutor is outside the reach of so many families. Plus, once the kids get to Key Stage 3 and beyond, they think we parents are not cool enough to teach them maths anyway.

This is why I am building Axiom Hub. A distraction-free platform designed to give every student the daily practice they need to build real confidence and develop a positive relationship with maths, without the kitchen-table arguments.

My name is Itoro Liney, I am an Engineering Manager (Machine Learning & Software Engineering) at a technology company.