SEND in the Maths Experts! Inclusive Practice with Georgina Durrant

In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, host Jon Cripwell, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Primary Maths, is joined by Georgina Durrant, Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead. Georgina is a qualified teacher, former SENDCO, and author who has written widely on supporting learners with additional needs. She also hosts the SEND in the Experts podcast, speaks regularly at conferences, and has featured in national media outlets including The Guardian, The Telegraph, Sky News and BBC Five Live. Her work has been recognised with a Nasen Award for positive media impact.

Together, Jon and Georgina explore how we can make maths lessons more inclusive for every child. The conversation covers:

• Why maths anxiety can persist long after school years, and what this means for the way we teach
• The difference between memorising and understanding in mathematics, and why it matters for learners with SEND
• The challenges SENDCOs and teachers face, including funding, training and EHCP delays
• How maths leads and SENDCOs can work together more effectively to support staff and pupils
• Practical strategies for making lessons more accessible, from using manipulatives and visuals to framing language positively
• The importance of high expectations and recognising the “spiky profile” many learners have in maths
• The role of parents as experts in their children’s needs and how schools can learn from them

This episode is full of practical takeaways as well as bigger questions about what truly inclusive maths teaching looks like. Whether you are a classroom teacher, SENDCO, or maths lead, you will come away with ideas you can use straight away and insights that will spark reflection in your practice.

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