In either a special school or a mainstream setting, no two pupils with special needs have the same abilities or difficulties. A secondary maths lead in a special school explains how she and her colleagues adapt maths teaching so that all pupils can engage and learn, and tells us about a Maths Hub Work Group which focuses on ways to teach maths to pupils with SEND.
Show notes Taking part in the discussion are:
Episode chapters * 01:02 – The characteristics of the pupils at Ravenshall School and how these shape teaching * 01:46 – Pupils’ starting points in the maths classroom * 02:44 – Semi-formal classroom settings and finding ‘mathematical moments’ * 03:26 – What a maths lesson might look like, and cross-curricular maths activities * 06:59 – Sophie’s experience of moving from a mainstream maths PGCE to teaching maths in a special school, and engaging with her local Maths Hub * 10:16 – Making elements of teaching for mastery work in a special school * 12:41 – The manipulatives and resources used * 15:04 – Training other teachers in the school to teach maths * 17:16 – Taking part in, and leading, a Work Group exploring maths teaching in special schools * 22:02 – Plans for the Work Group this year
Useful links * West Yorkshire Maths Hub * Information about teaching for mastery on the NCETM website * Information about the Maths Hubs Network across England and all the CPD opportunities Maths Hubs offer