Growing up in 'abject poverty' one kind face stood out for Carol Vorderman. She remembers her maths teacher as an exciting new initiative from Pride of Britain is revealed ...

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Carol Vorderman, the maths genius and political activist who was on Countdown for 26 years, will deliver this year’s Alternative MacTaggart at the Edinburgh TV Festival. Vorderman’s speech will ...

Carol Vorderman is to helm a Conservative inquiry into the teaching of maths in Britain's schools. The former Countdown presenter told the BBC that although she is not a member of any political party, ...

Carol Vorderman is giving nine bursaries worth £2,000 each to students studying maths at Swansea University, in a bid to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds. They will be given to UK applicants ...

Carol Vorderman has launched an online maths school for children and parents, according to reports. The former Countdown star - who quit the programme two years ago - revealed that she wants to fulfil ...

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