All SEND Posts
Teachers
Beyond the uniform: Equality vs equity in education
Treating every student the same might seem like the fairest approach, but students do not all enter the classroom from the same starting point. This article explores the difference between equality and equity in education, and how teachers can support individual needs while maintaining high expectations for all.
Teachers
11 strategies for creating a dyslexia-friendly classroom
Supporting students with dyslexia isn’t about lowering expectations – it’s about removing the barriers that stop them from showing what they know. In this article, English teacher Amy C. explores 11 strategies for a dyslexia-friendly classroom, from adapting instructions and reducing cognitive load to making reading more accessible.
Parents
SEND reform: What do the new proposals mean for families?
The Government’s SEND reform proposals aim to deliver earlier interventions, stronger mainstream inclusion, and improved access to specialist support. In this article, we explain the key changes, expected timeline, and concerns that have been raised about the reforms to help you understand what they could mean for your child.
Teachers
How to support a child with PDA in the classroom
Students with PDA aren’t deliberately misbehaving – they’re responding to overwhelming anxiety. In this article, English teacher and SEND specialist Amy C. shares practical insights on how to support a child with PDA in the classroom, including strategies to build trust, reduce pressure, and increase collaboration.
Tutors
Tutoring autistic students: Tips to support learning
Tutoring autistic students requires recognising that every learner is unique. When students feel safe, valued, and understood, they can engage better with learning. This article shares practical tips for creating flexible, student-centred lessons that build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help neurodivergent students thrive.
Tutors
Tutoring students with ADHD: Strategies and tips
Tutoring students with ADHD requires flexibility, structure, and understanding. This guide offers tutors practical strategies for adapting lessons, using visual tools, supporting organisation and revision, and creating an encouraging environment where students can focus, grow, and thrive.
Parents
What is a SENCO?
If your child is struggling at school, a SENCO could provide the support they need. In this article, we explore what secondary school SENCOs do, how they collaborate with teachers and parents, and the tools they use to help SEND children succeed. Discover how a SENCO can help your child thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Teachers
How to adapt your teaching to cater for SEND pupils
With reference to the Early Career Framework (ECF), science teacher Tomi Folaranmi explores how you can effectively cater your teaching to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Ensure inclusive teaching, reduce workload, and achieve positive academic outcomes. Read the full article here.
Teachers
Special school shared reading: Spreading the love
In the world of special education, students often grapple with low self-esteem and insecurity in their reading abilities. In this heartwarming narrative, we follow an innovative journey that transforms this struggle into a celebration of shared reading, fostering newfound self-esteem and a genuine passion for literature.
