The SEND Network aims to establish a network for maths leads to look at how mastery principles can be applied within Special Needs settings. Sessions will have an emphasis on building a supportive network amongst SEND Professionals to work collaboratively, share good practice, strengthen and develop maths within schools.

What's involved?

• Three (half day) workshops, working with maths leads from other SEND schools
• School-based reflection tasks focusing on school practices and curriculum
• Completion of evaluations and post-workgroup reports

There is opportunity for structured conversations as well as observation of maths practice, to consider the application of approaches within SEND settings, including a TfM approach. Between sessions, participants contribute to an online community, complete school-based reflective tasks, and share their observations through discussions with peers.

What are the benefits?

• You will have the opportunity to network and build connections with other SEND professionals across the Key Stage phases
• You will have the opportunity to work with schools at different stages within their journey of developing a TfM approach to maths in SEND schools
• You will review and enhance the mathematical learning opportunities and pedagogical approaches across your provision

What are the expectations?

Participants (supported by their schools) are expected to:

• attend sessions
• complete reflective tasks focused on practice in their schools between the sessions ready to share with others
• engage with online communities and the evaluation process

Who can apply?

This programme is available to practitioners in SEND settings who would like to build a collaborative network to contribute to the development of maths practice within SEND settings.

The programme may be suitable for the following:

• Maths Leads in SEND settings
• Aspiring Maths Leads in SEND settings
• SEND teachers with an interest in mathematics

What is the cost?

The SEND Network is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

Where and when?

All face to face sessions will be held at Kingsley Special Academy, Churchill Way, Kettering, NN15 5DP and Rowan Gate Primary School, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4NS. All sessions are half day, exact timings to be confirmed.