Good Teaching for Children with SEND

Trainee and beginning primary school teachers must learn how to support children to overcome or reduce barriers to learning. They need to build confidence in their use of teaching approaches that support Good Teaching for SEND, Good Teaching for All.This practical textbook presents evidence-based Adaptive Teaching strategies, foundational knowledge and classroom approaches to support the learning of all children. Each chapter links to a Teachers′ Standard and includes adaptable exemplar teaching activities, based on what we know works in classrooms.This is a core text for primary teacher training, supporting new teachers to ensure their classrooms are truly inclusive for all children, including those with SEND.

Alison Silby is Assistant Programme Director for Primary School Direct and Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Reading. Her work focuses on Initial Teacher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her current research focusses on supporting the professional development and practice of trainee teachers with dyslexia. Previously, Alison designed and led the specialism pathway for SEND at Brunel University. Her earlier teaching career ranged across key stages 1, 2 and 3 where she assumed responsibility for English. Ann Callander is an educational writer who has worked as a SENCo, Speech and Language Resource Base teacher, County Support and Advisory teacher (SEND), as well as Lead teacher for Gifted and Talented and dual exceptionality. She has been involved in working with children, families, class teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals for over 25 years. Ann has written a range of articles relating to SEND and has co-authored a number of books for teachers as well as books for children.