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Inclusive learning
To create a truly inclusive learning environment, teachers must provide for pupils with EAL, learning and sensory difficulties. Use the resources below to ensure bespoke provision for all pupils in the mainstream classroom.
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Asking questions is a vital part of teaching. How can you support the process for pupils who may have cognition and learning needs, communication difficulties or anxiety?
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Watch this video to know what is meant by high quality teaching, why it matters for pupils with SEND and what it might look like in the classroom
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Natalie Packer highlights some of the key considerations for SENCOs and other school leaders to ensure their approach to assessment is a fully inclusive one
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An English as an additional language policy can be a powerful tool for school improvement, but can be difficult to create and implement. Join us for guidance on EAL policy best practice
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The legacy proficiency in English codes are still a valuable tool for classroom teachers, even if the information is no longer collected by the DfE. Diane Leedham explains what they mean, how to use them and where to access further resources
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It is possible to eliminate attainment gaps, argues Tom Fay. The key lies in expectations, perceptions and a focus on factors within your control
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When supporting pupils with English as an additional language we often neglect fluency in their home language. Diane Leedham explains the why and how of using first language with EAL pupils
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The fastest growing group of EAL children is in the EYFS stage. Diane Leedham shares key principles for harnessing and developing language proficiency
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Learning English as an additional language isn't a special need but a percentage of EAL learners will be both EAL and SEND. Effective diagnosis can be a challenge, particularly in the early stages of English proficiency. Dr Anne Margaret Smith gives guidance
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Identifying students who are underachieving is easy, but the challenge is doing something about it. David Roberts and Adele Hulton discuss their work on raising achievement at Middleton Technology School, Rochdale