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Autumn Competition - for parents

Everything you need to know about this year's Autumn Competition!

Written by Jo Kiddell

Between the 19th of October and 20th of November, we’re running an exciting competition where children can WIN Doodle goodie packs!

Designed to encourage a few minutes of daily maths practice, taking part is a great way to promote healthy learning habits and build their knowledge.

Plus, everyone who reaches the star target will receive a printable certificate AND an exclusive in-app badge to celebrate their hard work!

Autumn Competition FAQs

How do children register for the competition?

There’s no need to register to take part – all stars earned in DoodleMaths between the 19th of October and 20th of November will automatically count towards the star target!

Please note: children won’t be automatically entered into the prize draw. To do this, parents must complete the prize draw entry form before midnight on November 20th.

How do children take part in the competition?

It’s easy for children to join the fun!

1. Use DoodleMaths ‘little and often’

Between the 19th of October and the 20th of November, encourage your pupils to earn 250 stars in DoodleMaths.

Please note: stars earned before the 19th of October and/or after the 20th of November , and/or stars earned in DoodleTables, DoodleEnglish and/or DoodleSpell, won’t be counted.

2. Enter the prize draw

Once your child has earned 250 stars, you will receive an email with a link to the prize draw entry form.

When the entry form has been completed your child will be entered into the prize draw to win 1 of 10 Doodle goodie packs!

These winners will be selected at random and emailed after November 20th to let them know the exciting news.

3. Receive FREE rewards

Everyone who reaches the star target will receive two guaranteed prizes: a printable certificate AND exclusive in-app badge! These will be shared in the same email as the prize draw entry form.

What are the competition prizes?

All children who earn 250 stars in DoodleMaths between the 19th of October and 20th of November will receive an exclusive printable certificate and in-app badge!

  • The certificate will be emailed to parents as soon as their child earns 250 stars. They must be opted in to ‘work programme updates’ to receive this email.

  • Children can view their in-app badge by logging in to DoodleMaths, hovering over Menu in the left-hand corner of the screen and selecting Badges.

In addition to these guaranteed prizes, they'll also be eligible to enter our prize draw to WIN 1 of 10 Doodle goodie packs!* To enter their child into the draw, parents must complete our prize draw entry form before midnight on the 20th of November.

Each goodie pack will include:

  • A Top Doodler trophy

  • A personalised certificate from our team to your child

  • A notebook

  • A bundle of stationery, including pencils, a ruler and stickers

  • Plus even more rewards, including stickers, certificates and a Top Doodler wristband!

The contents of each pack may vary and may or may not include all the items listed above.

How do children enter the prize draw?

Once a child has earned 250 stars in DoodleMaths, an email will be sent out to their parent will receive an email prompting them to complete our prize draw entry form.

Parents must complete the form before midnight on November 20th.

How are the prize draw winners chosen?

The 10 competition winners will be randomly selected from those that are entered into the prize draw entry form and meet the criteria below:

  • Parents must accept the competition T&Cs

  • Parents must enter the email address that’s associated with their Doodle account. We must also be able to contact you via this email address in the event your child wins a Doodle goodie pack.

  • Parents must be a UK resident

  • A child must have earned 250 stars in DoodleMaths between October 19th and November 20th 2026

If a child doesn't meet the above requirements, their entry won't be counted. Full terms and conditions can be found on our website.

Are there physical badges for the competition?

There are no physical badges for the Autumn Competition. Instead, pupils will automatically receive an exclusive in-app badge when they reach their star target.

Please note: the Autumn Competition runs in addition to our popular Spring and Summer Challenges, seasonal events where kids can earn pin badges by Doodling ‘little and often’.

How do children receive their certificate?

The certificate will be emailed to parents as soon as their child earns 250 stars. They must be opted in to ‘work programme updates’ to receive this email.

Happy Doodling!

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