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		<title>Welcome to the Numeracy Ninjas Blog – Newsletter #7 (Spring Term 2025)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Newsletter #7 is here! Discover the launch of Ninjas Plus Silver this September 2025, try our new Samurai Sums mini‑games, catch up on prize‑draw winners, and get a sneak peek at the resources coming next term. Read on for all the details!]]></description>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ninjas Plus <strong>Silver</strong> is coming this September&nbsp;🗓️</h2>



<p>Welcome to the Numeracy Ninjas Newsletter #7! </p>



<p>We’re thrilled to confirm that <strong>Ninjas Plus </strong><em><strong>Silver</strong></em> launches <strong>in time for the new academic year (September 2025)</strong>.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><th>Programme</th><th>Suggested Year Group</th><th>Skills Covered</th></tr><tr><td><strong>Ninjas Essentials</strong></td><td>Year&nbsp;7</td><td><strong>72</strong> foundational skills</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ninjas Plus&nbsp;</strong><em><strong>Bronze</strong></em></td><td>Year&nbsp;8</td><td>Next <strong>50</strong> skills (bringing the total to&nbsp;122)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ninjas Plus&nbsp;</strong><em><strong>Silver</strong></em></td><td>Year&nbsp;9</td><td>A further <strong>50</strong> skills (taking students to&nbsp;172 mastered skills)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Pricing is being finalised – we’ll announce it here first, and the programme page will be updated as soon as it’s locked in. We&#8217;ll be in touch&#8230;</p>



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<div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/ninjas-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">🎮 Introducing <strong>Samurai Sums</strong> – free online maths games</h2>



<p>Our brand‑new suite of <strong>browser‑based mini‑games</strong> is live and free for everyone.</p>



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<li><strong>Targeted practice.</strong> Each game focuses on a single micro‑skill, ideal for lesson starters, homework or quick intervention slots.</li>



<li><strong>Instant feedback &amp; streaks.</strong> Built‑in encouragement keeps students engaged and motivated.</li>



<li><strong>Zero logins.</strong> Just share the link – the games run smoothly on tablets, Chromebooks and phones.</li>



<li><strong>Teacher wins.</strong> Perfect for warm‑ups, homeworks, linkable in Google Classroom/Teams, and a quick way to reinforce fluency and reasoning.</li>
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<div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/samurai-sums/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Play Samurai Sums</a></div>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why the switch from PDF newsletters to this blog?</h2>



<p>From now on, you’ll find updates right here instead of in a termly PDF. That means <strong>quicker news</strong>, <strong>easier sharing</strong>, and a single hub you can bookmark.<br>We’re also bringing more of our ecosystem into the website – including a <strong>members‑only login area</strong> (see below) – so hosting the newsletter as a blog just makes sense.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What to expect on the blog</h3>



<p>Alongside product announcements, we’ll be sharing:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Practical tips on <strong>getting the most from Ninjas Essentials and Plus- Bronze + Silver</strong></li>



<li>Relevant research and <strong>maths pedagogy</strong> spotlights</li>



<li>Mini case studies from schools in the Ninjas community</li>



<li>Sneak peeks of resources in development</li>
</ul>



<p>We’d love this space to become a conversation – please jump into the comments and share your ideas!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Newsletter archive (issues&nbsp;1–6)</h3>



<p>If you prefer the old PDFs, no worries – you can still download them here:</p>



<ol start="1" class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Autumn 2023</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#1 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsletter-1.pdf">Download</a></li>



<li><strong>Spring 2024</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#2 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Newsletter-2.pdf">Download</a></li>



<li><strong>Summer 2024</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#3 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Newsletter-3.pdf">Download</a></li>



<li><strong>Autumn 2024</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#4 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Newsletter-4.pdf">Download</a></li>



<li><strong>Spring and Summer 2024</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#5 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Newsletter-5.pdf">Download</a></li>



<li><strong>Autumn 2025</strong> – Newsletter&nbsp;#6 · <a href="https://www.numeracyninjas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Newsletter-6.pdf">Download</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking ahead to the <strong>2025/26 season</strong>&nbsp;🔭</h2>



<p>We’re deep into <strong>long‑term planning</strong> for the next wave of Ninjas resources, with the first reveals due <strong>May half‑term 2025</strong>. Highlights on the horizon:</p>



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<li>A secure <strong>members‑only area</strong> where subscribing schools can log in and download their resources – plus bonus content and annual/seasonal challenges.</li>



<li>Further expansions to our online games suite.</li>



<li>New classroom materials based on your feedback.</li>
</ul>



<p>👉 <strong>Have a suggestion?</strong> Drop it in the comments – we’re listening!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">🏆&nbsp;Prize‑draw winners – Spring &amp; Summer&nbsp;2025</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spring Term</h3>



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<li>Hellesdon High School</li>



<li>Westfield House School</li>



<li>St Damians Primary School</li>



<li>Kirkley Hall College</li>



<li>Egglescliffe School</li>



<li>The Downs, Malvern</li>



<li>The Abbey School</li>



<li>Ullapool High School</li>



<li>The Palmer Catholic Academy</li>



<li>Blessed Hugh Farringdon Catholic School</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Summer Term</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The Bishops’ Blue Coat CofE High School</li>



<li>Oasis Academy Brightstowe</li>



<li>Brookfield Community School</li>



<li>Clacton Coastal Academy</li>



<li>St Thomas More Catholic School</li>



<li>Test Valley School</li>



<li>Blundells School</li>



<li>The Ramsey Academy</li>



<li>Meadow Park School</li>



<li>Mordiford CofE Primary School</li>
</ul>



<p>🎁 Prizes will be winging their way to you very soon – keep an eye on the post!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you &amp; next steps&nbsp;🙏</h2>



<p>Thank you for your continued support and for trialling <strong>Samurai Sums</strong> with your classes.</p>



<p><br>We’ll be back before summer with pricing for Ninjas Plus Silver, details on the members‑only portal, and more sneak peeks for 25/26.</p>



<p>In the meantime, <strong>tell us how we can make Numeracy Ninjas even better</strong> – the comments are open!</p>



<p>Stay numerate, stay ninja! ✌️</p>
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