Claire Brewer has been teaching pupils with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism since completing her PGCE at Goldsmiths University. She is currently completing a Masters in Special and Inclusive Education. Claire lives in London. Kate Bradley had a background in occupational therapy before re-training as a teacher. She has worked in both mainstream and special needs schools, making the lessons fun and engaging for SEN learners. Kate is completing a Masters in Special and Inclusive Education. She lives in London.
This exciting book provides enjoyable and tailored multisensory activities enabling young children to explore mathematics through play. Suitable for mainstream and SEN pupils, it will enhance learning and create a love of discovery. The clear learning outcomes and performance guidelines help teachers and children to have fun with confidence. -- Dr Diana Hudson, author of Specific Learning difficulties: What Teachers Need to Know 101 Inclusive and SEN Maths Activities is a book that every teacher and TA teaching primary pupils who are working at below age related expectations needs to own. Simple and easy to read, it is full of ideas about engaging children in play, so that teaching (and learning) becomes a process - children learn by doing, rather than a product - here's a work sheet to complete. This is a book about having FUN, the best resource any teacher can own. -- Peter Imray, Freelance trainer, adviser and writer on Special Educational Needs 101 Inclusive and SEN Maths Activities is a brilliant, easy to use resource for any teacher. The authors clearly have a profound knowledge and expertise about how children are inspired to learn through having fun! The captivating but simple activities provide the breadth of learning opportunities every child needs. -- Sue Beaman MBE (for services to special education), retired head teacher at a special school As Headteacher of the school Kate and Claire worked at whilst writing this book, I can fully endorse all of the activities they suggest, as I have seen them working in practice. The pupils in their classes developed their understanding of maths through this wide array of fun learning activities. I encourage teachers of pupils with special educational needs in both special schools and mainstream schools to use these activities to promote maths learning in a way that truly engages pupils. -- Dr Penny Barratt, Executive Headteacher of The Bridge School in London and The Bridge Integrated Learning Space This book is full of really useful tried and tested ideas for gaining and sustaining the attention of learners with SEN in numeracy lessons. It will be particularly useful to teachers with developing knowledge of SEN, who are wishing to make their lessons more inclusive. '101 Inclusive and SEN maths activities' also offers a wealth of ideas, which can be used in home education. -- Adele Devine, special needs teacher at Portesbery School and JKP author