🚨Following a call for evidence for examples of effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, Inclusion in Practice has published a really useful report outlining 5 principles of #inclusive practice. A MUST read!
#SEND#Inclusion#SENDCO
https://t.co/yBfKEzSCfZ
I have two copies of The Visualiser Handbook to give away.
This is for busy teachers who need concise clarity to make live modelling an effect part of their practice ASAP.
To enter, follow, like and retweet this post and I will draw winners at random on the 18th July.
🚨 Just in case you missed this, in May @EducEndowFoundn published a really useful guide with practical suggestions to support pupils with #SEND in mainstream. A MUST read for all leaders, including SENDCOs ⏬️
https://t.co/J15bJvxSqa
#SEND#SpecialEducation#schoolleadership
📚Sunday Reading📚
This is of particular interest to me due to working in a SEND setting that is highly successful and effective. I would go as far as to say it is a transformative place - so I am always keen to read new research or approaches to sharpen practice.
These are my top tops for making texts accessible.
*1.5- double lined spaced
*line numbers
*Gloss the vocab immediately above the target word
*Add image if easier than words (e.g pikes!)
No 3 also means you can easily read both target & explainer word when reading to class.
🗣️ @CorinneSettle, our teaching and learning specialist introduces our dedicated webpage packed full of support when considering pupils with SEND.
Read more: https://t.co/w669orj60T
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💭 “When our TAs feel valued and knowledgeable, they support their students more confidently – and that benefits every student.”
Kate Blight of @DurringResearch explains how they've implemented the recommendations from our TA guidance.
Read now: https://t.co/lwXEGywiwB
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'The Adaptive Teaching Collection'
This blog collates a series of insights in the 'what' and 'how' of adaptive teaching, from scaffolding to reasonable adjustments.
https://t.co/2AZD1CdZA8
“Our role goes far beyond simply offering help, we are enablers of progress and independence.”
@PinnacleLTRS explore the evolving role of TAs, including how moving from helping in the moment to empowering independent learners can have long-term impact.
👉https://t.co/JoeTmMmemn
💡Creating a positive and supportive environment for all means placing support for pupils with special educational needs at the heart of school priorities.
We’ve pulled together all our resources on supporting SEND in mainstream settings into one place.
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High-quality teaching is for everyone. But what does it look like in the context of SEND?
We've published a SEND guide for teachers looking to use the Great Teaching Toolkit (GTT) to improve inclusive practice and provision.
The guide provides questions teachers can use to shape collaborative conversations about teaching of learners with SEND, and signposts resources within the GTT to explore this area further.
Download here https://t.co/nDfSIcY0A4
💡 "Getting the balance right between supporting and inhibiting learning is tough – it is a very fine line.”
Ben Crockett explores the vital role of teaching assistants and how we can empower students towards independence.
Read the blog: https://t.co/mFMVrVofvy
🚨 NEW POST 🚨
‘Learning Barriers, not labels’
“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”
https://t.co/EIf1Yv0hpU
💡 Join Gloucestershire Research School for “Practical application of SEN” taking place on Tuesday 17th June 2025.
Consider how to create a positive and supportive environment for all pupils, without exception.
Book your place here: https://t.co/ZAaJ6DNGkl
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Offer ends May 30th, 2025.