Peer tutoring is a high-impact, low-cost strategy that all SENCOs can put in place, but appropriate planning and training is essential for real success. Linda Evans explains how to implement it effectively
The Special Educational Needs Hub will provide you with all the tools and practical advice you need to implement low cost, high impact strategies for spending pupil premium funding to improve outcomes for your SEN pupils
SEN and Underachievement in Primary School: Exploring the differences is an eBook which helps you identify pupils with SEN who are underachieving and help overcome barriers to learning.
Funding for alternative provision is to be moved from local authorities to schools. Colin Smith highlights issues raised by the interim report on how the system is working in its first trial
The issue of extra time for pupils sitting public examinations has received a lot of attention recently, with concerns being raised about too many pupils being given access arrangements. Caroline Read explains who is entitled to extra time and other helpful arrangements, and who can carry out assessments
Brian Lamb summarises the new Code’s family-focused content, noting how this reflects concerns identified in his 2009 report and reflecting on the implications of this new orientation for schools and SENCOs
Providing appropriate feedback on pupils’ performance is judged to be one of the most effective, value-for-money approaches when it comes to considering how to use pupil premium funding, writes Linda Evans
Dyspraxia can affect children’s social and emotional development as well as their motion skills. Elizabeth Smith explains how to support children with the disorder to overcome their difficulties with learning, behaviour and social skills