School Workshops
New! CSI: Maths Mansion
Shock, horror – the Mona Lisa (the world’s most mathematical painting) has been stolen! And the Art Detective Agency’s Inspectrice Aquarelle needs your pupils’ help to unravel a baffling mystery.
Workshop FEEDBACK
“We will definitely be looking into some more maths workshops for KS1 later in the year and will be recommending this to other schools that we work with!”
The children learnt how prevalent maths is within the world in which we live, particularly based on things that they do every single day. They realised how all aspects of maths work together during problem-solving to enable them to solve the problems and crack the codes. Even areas of the maths that we have yet to cover, the children were able to use their prior maths learning to help inform their judgements and answers. Delivery was excellent and the children absolutely loved the workshop – thank you.
“Please pass on my thanks to your member of staff who delivered the fantastic workshops. The pupils really enjoyed cracking codes and working as a team using their comprehensions skills. We would definitely recommend this workshop to other schools. We all had a great day!“
Workshop Description
This exciting, whole-school programme can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day – with the children using age-appropriate maths skills (with a particular focus on shape) to answer the 5 Ws.
Why was this unique artwork stolen, what did the thief use to get it out of the Louvre – and where is it now? Exactly when was it taken – and who witnessed the deed? What does the robber plan to do next? And who is that robber?
You’ll find the five suspects (Professor Triangles, Chef Circles, the Reverend Rectangle, Sir Stephen Square and Sophia Sphere) in Maths Mansion – and one of them will be trembling in their boots as you get closer and closer to solving the crime.
Available as: in-person workshop day or as a teaching resource pack (from September 2026) allowing you to deliver the day yourself.
| Year Groups | EYFS – Y6 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Maths |
| Pupil Numbers | Whole-School |
| Duration | One Day |
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part?
Maths Mansion can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop – that’s the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!
What is the format of the day?
We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include – and around the specific timings of your school day. There is a short follow-up activity to be undertaken back in the classrooms which we provide for class teachers, as a PowerPoint. The outcomes of these are shared in a closing assembly, so that the result of the overall challenge can be revealed. A typical timetable looks like this:
09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school assembly, where your visitor will explain how they need the children’s help …
09.20 – 9.55: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …
9.55 – 10.30: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …
10.30 – 11.05: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …
11.05 – 11.30: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
11.30 – 11.55: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
LUNCH
1.00 – 1.40: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …
1.40 – 2.20: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.20 – 3.00: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.
3.00 – 3.15: Closing assembly where findings are shared and the outcome revealed.
Are there any technical requirements?
Each working space needs to be equipped with laptop, screen or projector, so pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint throughout.
Are there any other whole-school workshops?
Yes! if you’ve already enjoyed Maths Mansion workshop then you might want to consider one of our other whole-school maths days which include; Wild About Maths, The Pirate’s Challenge, Times Tables Trattoria, The Race into Space, The Riddle of the Sphinx and The Benefactor!
Is Maths Mansion available as teaching resource?
Yes! you can download the Maths Mansion teaching resource pack (available August 2026) and deliver the day yourself! download from www.ascreativesconnect.com/
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