This session will consider:
- Challenges in mathematical understanding for children with SEND.
- Suggestions for meeting the needs of children with SEND within maths mastery.
- Practical suggestions to ensure planning maths for children with SEND is manageable and impactful.

Schools are facing the increasing challenge of providing inclusive education for a growing number of children with SEND. Budgets are tight and services are stretched, so how can we make sure our classrooms and learning opportunities are as inclusive as possible?

The EEF guidance report on Special Educational Needs in a Mainstream Setting is summarised in the following:
"An inclusive school removes barriers to learning and participation, provides an education that is appropriate to pupils’ needs, and promotes high standards and the fulfilment of potential for all pupils."

Teaching for maths mastery is having a positive impact on the learning outcomes of many children. However, for some children, who are significantly below ARE due to attributes of SEND, the mastery approach is not always appropriately adapted to meet their learning needs and allow them to make significant progress.

This session will give guidance on how to ensure children with SEND, who are behind ARE, are receiving high quality teaching of mathematics to ensure they make good progress in mathematical understanding to help them reach their full potential.

This course is designed for Headteachers and SENDcos and/or EYFS leads and can be accessed as part of the Leading on SEND package or as a stand-alone course.