Supporting statemented children: deploying TAs for maximum impact

A new research project raises concerns about the nature and quality of support provided for statemented pupils by teaching assistants. Authors Rob Webster and Peter Blatchford outline the main findings and explain how SENCOs can work towards deploying TAs more effectively

5 Mar 2013

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Successful Classroom Partnerships

Successful Classroom Partnerships: Making the most of teaching assistants is a brand new training resource which will enable you to help TAs to demonstrate their impact on pupil learning and progress.

13 Dec 2012

‘He’s clever but he can’t sit still’: supporting gifted pupils with ADHD

Gifted children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present particular challenges to their parents and teachers. Finton O’Regan summarises the issues and suggests useful strategies for ensuring that these learners are identified and effectively supported

20 Nov 2012

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How to develop outstanding provision for pupils with MLD

Children and young people who have mild to moderate learning difficulties (MLD) form the biggest category of pupils identified as having special educational needs. In this issue of SENCO Update, Linda Evans shares some approaches for improving their learning and progression

26 Oct 2012

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Differentiation in Practice

Differentiation in Practice: Classroom tactics for support and challenge shows how teaching staff can ensure all pupils are able to access learning activities and make progress.

5 Sep 2012

Successful strategies for asking effective learning questions to support pupils with SEN

Deputy Headteacher Iain Johnson explains six approaches to getting good answers when questioning pupils with SEN on what they have learned, helping you accurately check and advance their level of understanding

3 Jul 2012