Can anyone really do maths, or is confidence the missing piece? In this episode of Leading With, Pete Mattock is joined by Dr Tom Crawford, mathematician, public engagement lead at the University of Oxford, and creator of Tom Rocks Maths. They explore how pupils learn to think like mathematicians, why problem solving matters more than memorising formulas, and how schools can challenge maths anxiety among pupils, staff, and parents. Drawing on Tom’s GCSE maths experiment, Oxford and Cambridge admissions experience, and time on Countdown, this conversation offers practical ideas for improving engagement and confidence in maths.