Supporting Complex Needs with Numicon - Autumn 2025

Key Learning Outcomes

This workshop focuses on supporting pupils with SEND who are working at Early Maths and engagement level. The course illustrates how Numicon documents can also be adapted and used to support these learners focusing on creating a maths rich environment and fun activities. 

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to: 

• Develop an understanding of the Numicon manipulatives and how they make abstract mathematical ideas real and ‘visible’. 

• Experience the Numicon approach in action and consider how it can successfully support the learning needs of pupils who are working on early mathematical skills or engagement. 

• Understand some barriers to mathematics pupils may experience 

• Discover how the Numicon Engagement and Early maths document can be used to support the teaching of key concepts 

• Discover how a range of approaches can be used to engage pupils in early learning. 

Agenda

• Introduction to the Numicon Approach 

• Barriers to success in mathematics 

• Key mathematical ideas with Numicon 

• Creating maths rich environments 

• Using the Numicon Engagement and Early Maths document and Firm Foundations 

• Using Numicon with the Engagement Model 

Session 1 - 11th November - 9.30-12.00

Session 2 - 18th November - 9.30-12.00

Please note all times are GMT/BST

Remote Training

Split across two half-days, our new remote training allows you to access the same Numicon workshops as before – only virtually and without the travel costs. Book onto this course and receive links to two interactive Microsoft Teams workshops, led by an expert Numicon consultant. You’ll have plenty of opportunities during both sessions to try out activities, ask questions and speak to Numicon users from other schools.

Who should attend?

Head teachers, Subject Leaders, SENCOs, teachers and TAs working in special schools and anyone teaching and supporting children with maths difficulties.

Registration

Once you have booked your ticket all delegates will receive a link to the digital sessions via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent the day before each session is due to take place so please keep an eye on your inboxes and check you junk folders. You will also receive a breakdown of the content in each session, as well as a list of resources or materials that you will need.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation can be made up to 5 working days before the event by contacting us directly at globalpd@oup.com

For enquiries, email globalpd@oup.com

For more information about Numicon, please visit www.oxfordprimary.co.uk/numicon.

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