The SEN School Network
SEN School Network
Established in 2023, the SEN School Network is a networking group for specialist schools and provision to discuss, share and brainstorm all things Maths For Life related. There is a dedicated and private space on the community forum for the network and we meet online via Zoom every half term, with days and times varying to make it accessible to all. If you represent a SEN school and use the programme (or are thinking about it), please request to join the network and be part of a powerful collaboration.
The next SEN School Networking Session is 10.00-11.00am, Thursday 2nd July 2026.
All sessions are recorded and available to watch on the community forum. Watch interviews with those using the programme below.
SEN School Network Session 13 on 10th December 2025
Abisola Idowu, Maths Lead from The Village School in Kingsbury, northwest London was interviewed and answered the following questions:
How did you find out about the Maths For Life programme?
Did you have any challenges getting the SLT / MAT to buy into the programme?
How did you go about introducing the programme?
What has been the feedback from staff / students?
Would you do anything differently?
What’s on your Maths For Life Wishlist… an ingredient you would like to see added?
Watch a recording of the interview or read a transcript here.
SEN School Network Session 14 on 10th February 2026
Nicky Ashby-Guest from The Gallery Trust joined me as a guest speaker. Nicky was the Oxfordshire County Council programme manager for the Maths For Life schools’ pilot and then joined The Gallery Trust as the Trust Lead: Inclusive Practice, Research and Outreach.
How did you first come to know about the Maths For Life programme?
What was your key takeaway from the OCC pilot?
You are now Trust Lead: Inclusive Practice, Research and Outreach at The Gallery Trust. What is the key focus of your role?
How is the Maths For Life programme helping achieve The Gallery Trust’s objectives?
What has been the feedback from staff / students?
What’s on your Maths For Life Wishlist… an ingredient/improvement you would like to see?
Watch a recording of the interview or read a transcript here.
SEN School Network Session 15 on 20th March 2026
Ailish Lavelle, the Maths Lead from Charlton Park Academy was our guest speaker this month. Together with Laura Parker, Curriculum and Assessment Lead, they have rolled out Maths For Life throughout the school.
Tell us about Charlton Park Academy and the profile of the students you support.
How did you discover the Maths For Life programme?
Explain how your school has implemented / uses the Maths For Life programme?
What do you see are some of the key benefits of the programme?
What do staff think of the programme?
If you could add an extra ingredient or improve an aspect of the programme, what would it be?
Watch a recording of the interview or read a transcript here.
SEN School Network Session 16 on 18th May 2026
Donna Hall, Maths Lead and Head of Key Stage 3 at St. Andrew’s Academy in Derby was our guest speaker this session. She piloted and supported the roll out of the Maths For Life programme throughout the school and will be joining us to share her insights.
Tell us about St. Andrew’s Academy and the profile of the students you support.
How did you discover the Maths For Life programme?
Explain how your school has implemented / uses the Maths For Life programme? Did you face any challenges when implementing the programme?
How does Maths For Life fit within your curriculum model?
What do staff think of the programme?
If you could add an extra ingredient or improve an aspect of the programme, what would it be?
How have you adapted Maths For Life for students with PMLD?
You started with baseline assessments—how did you manage that process?
Watch a recording of the interview or read a transcript here.