Specific SEND

Expert advice on all aspects of specific SEND; from identification to provision and evaluation.

A practical guide to teaching children with dyslexia
Since dyslexia manifests differently from person to person, a 'one size fits all' approach isn't appropriate. Liz Murray provides a variety of practical classroom strategies to support pupils with dyslexic profiles
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Shining a spotlight on dyslexia: why we need to be more specific about identification in schools
If up to four children in every classroom are dyslexic, why are so many going through school undiagnosed? Liz Murray looks at the problem with identification in schools, and what signs teachers need to be looking out for
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Developing the working memory of children with Down syndrome
Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway and Patricia Murphy-Powell outline strategies to help level the playing field for pupils with Down syndrome
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Making maths accessible for pupils with dyscalculia
Help Year 7 students who struggle with maths to experience success and begin to progress their learning. Ian Hopkins outlines activities to use in the classroom
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Using technology in the classroom for pupils with reading difficulties
Alison Thomas explores how electronic resources from Load2Learn can help pupils who have difficulty reading standard print
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A practical guide to teaching children with dyslexia