--- title: "Lunchtime Times Tables Games Club | XTables Champions" description: "Run engaging lunchtime maths clubs with XTables Champions — fun, social, curriculum-aligned times tables games that reduce maths anxiety for every child." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "name": "XTables Champions", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "name": "XTables Champions", "logo": "https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/68cac2c61c34894625d63273/cae3abbca_logo.png", "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://xtableschampions.com" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://math-magicians-academy-25d63273.base44.app/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Lunchtime Clubs | XTablesChampions", "item": "https://math-magicians-academy-25d63273.base44.app/LunchtimeClubs" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is an XTables Champions Lunchtime Club?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "An XTables Champions Lunchtime Club is a structured, 20-minute times tables session that runs during the lunch break at participating primary schools. Each session follows a consistent format: children log in, select their current times table, and play through one of our six multiplayer games — Battleships, Connect Four, Bingo, Guess Who, Dominoes, or Sudoku — all built around multiplication recall. The consistency of format is important: children settle in faster each week because they already know what to expect, which means more of the 20 minutes is spent actually practising. Sessions are run by an experienced XTables Champions facilitator, not a teacher, so there's no additional workload for school staff." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does it cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The cost is £45 per child per term, paid by parents when they book a place. There is no school-wide licence fee — the club runs on a parent-pays model, so schools don't need to budget for it. The £45 covers the full term of weekly sessions, access to the XTables Champions platform for the duration of the term, and a progress report at the end of term. We believe this represents strong value compared to private tutoring, which typically costs £30–50 per hour. A full term of weekly club sessions at this price point makes structured multiplication practice accessible to a much wider range of families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What year groups can attend?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Our lunchtime clubs are most effective for Years 3 to 6 (ages 7–11), which is the core KS2 range where the national curriculum requires children to secure all times tables up to 12×12. Year 4 pupils in particular benefit significantly, as the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) in June assesses rapid recall — something that consistent club attendance directly supports. Some clubs accept Year 2 pupils who are ready and eager to begin times tables work early. Each school listing specifies which year groups are eligible, so check the details for your school before booking." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if my child's school isn't listed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If your school isn't currently listed, the best step is to register your interest using the form below. We review interest registrations regularly and will contact you as soon as we have enough interest to run a club at your school — we typically need a minimum of 6 confirmed children to make a session viable. You can also speak to your child's class teacher or school office about approaching us directly, as schools can also request a club. We are actively expanding across London and beyond, so if your school has a suitable lunchtime space and enough interested families, we'd love to hear from you." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does my child need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Nothing at all — this is one of the things parents consistently say they appreciate. All devices are provided by the club facilitator, so children don't need to bring a tablet, laptop, or phone. They just need to arrive at the designated room at the right time, ready to play. We handle all the equipment, session management, and progress tracking. Younger children in particular benefit from not having to remember anything — it removes a common barrier to consistent attendance." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does progress tracking work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Progress is tracked automatically through the XTables Champions platform from the very first session. Each child's accuracy, response speed, and improvement trends are recorded every time they play. At the start of term, each child completes a short assessment that establishes a baseline — this allows us to measure genuine improvement rather than just raw scores. Parents can access a live progress summary through the parent portal at any time during the term, and receive a formal end-of-term report showing which facts have been mastered, where the biggest improvements occurred, and what to focus on going forward. There is no additional admin for parents — everything is automatic." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does this prepare children for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a government-mandated online test taken in June of Year 4. Children answer 25 multiplication questions, each with a 6-second time limit, covering all tables from 2 to 12. It tests rapid, automatic recall under mild time pressure. Regular lunchtime club attendance builds exactly this kind of fluent recall — not just accuracy, but speed and consistency across all tables. Children who attend regularly typically find the MTC significantly less stressful because they have already experienced fast-paced multiplication practice in a game context. Understanding the times tables rather than just memorising them also means children are less likely to go blank under pressure." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I get a refund if my child can't attend?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We offer a full refund up to 48 hours before the first session of the term. After that point, we are unable to offer refunds — our staffing, devices, and logistics are planned based on confirmed numbers, and late cancellations create costs we cannot absorb. If your child misses individual sessions during the term due to illness or school events, we are unable to offer partial refunds for missed sessions, though we will always try to ensure your child can catch up on progress through their individual platform access. If you have an exceptional circumstance, please email us at hello@esstakids.com and we will review on a case-by-case basis." } } ] } ] --- [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [Learn](/levels-and-progression) [Games](/GamesOverview) [All Games](/GamesOverview)[Connect Four](/connect-four)[Guess Who?](/guess-who)[Times Tables Bingo](/times-tables-bingo)[Snap!](/snap)[Play with Friends](/games/play-with-friends)[Play against Champion](/games/play-against-champion) [Every Learner](/times-tables-for-every-learner) [Adaptive Learning](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) [Schools](/ForSchools) [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs)[SENCO Support](/SchoolSencoInfo)[Homework Setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting)[Whole-Class Games](/SchoolWholeClassGames)[Level Matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Wellbeing](/wellbeing-and-safeguarding) [Pricing](/pricing) Log In / Sign Up 🍽️ # Lunchtime Multiplication Clubs 20 minutes. Every lunchtime. Children play games together and learn their times tables without realising it. That's it. £45 per child, per term [Find your school](#schools) ## Why children love it Not just extra screen time. A structured programme that genuinely moves the needle on multiplication recall. ⏰ ### 20 minutes Focused, structured, done before interest drops. 👥 ### Social & fun Children play together. Real competition. Real excitement. 🎮 ### Game-based Not worksheets. Not drills. Games they already know with multiplication built in. ## Find your school Select your school to see term dates and book. Choose your school... Kingswood Primary School — Hackney St Mary's CE Primary — Islington Northfields Junior School — Ealing Greenacres Primary — Lewisham Parkside Academy — Southwark ## How we track progress Every child's progress is tracked automatically. You'll know exactly what your child learned and where they're heading next. 📊 ### Starting assessment Week 1: We assess which times tables your child already knows. This gives us a baseline to measure improvement against. ⚡ ### Live tracking Every session: The platform tracks accuracy, improvement speed, and which specific facts need more work. Real data, real insights. 📈 ### End-of-term report Final week: You'll see exactly which facts your child has mastered, where they've improved most, and what to focus on over the break. ## Your school not listed? Register your interest and we'll work to bring a club to your school. Your name Email address School name Register my interest ## Frequently asked questions Everything you need to know before booking. What is an XTables Champions Lunchtime Club? How much does it cost? What year groups can attend? What if my child's school isn't listed? What does my child need to bring? How does progress tracking work? 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