Mathematics difficulties are best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category. They have many causal factors.
The information below may be appropriate for primary and/or secondary pupils according to their age, stage and individual needs
Websites
- National site - downs-syndrome.org.uk/
- Evidence-based resources for teaching interventions - down-syndrome.org/
- For students for whom the standard maths national curriculum structure and timescale is unattainable - Maths For Life
- Free apps based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics - Math Apps
- Helping young people overcome disability and barriers to learning - callscotland.org.uk
Self-help resources
- SENSS DSCN good practice checklist
- Strengths based tool to identify reasonable adjustments in learning settings
Training
Online drop-in sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual pupils with the DSCN advisory team on a no names basis and will be available monthly between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Book a 20-minute slot via the website
Training on Dyscalculia - in-school CPD and as an OXSIT training courses
Training is available on understanding maths difficulties, Down Syndrome. Access training through education services
Training on developing skills for maths - wholeschoolsend.org.uk
Specialist support in school
Oxfordshire school inclusion team (OXSIT)
- Strategic development of inclusive provision in schools
- Early identification and improving provision for pupils at SEN Support
- Developing an effective graduated response that improves learner outcomes
- Middle leaders as leaders of SEND
- Consultancy support bespoke to school including learning walk, book look and training
Find out more on what is available from OXSIT
Educational psychology service
- Bespoke training for schools and settings.
- Joint problem solving/psychological consultation around a specific case or issue.
- Whole class /whole school interventions
Find out more about what is available on the Family Information Service
Down’s syndrome and complex needs
- Free online training ‘Supporting pupils with Down’s syndrome and complex needs’ will run every half term.
- A good practice checklist will be shared to give lots of ideas for implementing good practice and will help you decide if further support from SENSS DSCN is required.
- If SENSS DSCN support is required, complete a DSCN referral form (this is on the local offer) and email this together with the completed good practice checklist to SENSS senss@oxfordshire.gov.uk
- A DSCN advisory teacher will arrange a virtual Teams meeting with the SENDCO and class teacher to discuss the referral.
Find out more about the specialist support available through education services