Best practice

Bridging the communication gap in the classroom: Part 1

24 January 2018

In this three-part series, experts Carmen De Pablo and Marina Breed advise on speech, language and communication needs, and how we can identify and support students who need it

Supply teaching: The SEND challenge

22 November 2017

?SecEd’s supply teaching series continues. Garry Freeman offers advice on how supply teachers should manage the unique challenges they face with inclusion and the teaching of SEN children

SEN: Effective partnerships with teaching assistants

11 October 2017

Natalie Packer looks at how teachers, through working in partnership, can make effective use of one of the most valuable resources in their classroom – teaching assistants

Assess, plan, do, review: The graduated approach to SEN

3 October 2017

Best practice involves meeting pupils’ SEN through implementing the graduated approach using the assess, plan, do, review cycle. SEN expert Natalie Packer considers the teacher’s role and offers some practical advice

SEN: Are you listening?

3 October 2017

Are you listening to your SEN students? Teacher and SEN expert Adele Devine discusses strategies and resources that she has found effective in helping to support SEN students by reducing their anxiety and building good mental health

High-quality and inclusive teaching practices

27 September 2017

How should teachers plan to support the SEN children in their lessons? Expert Natalie Packer discusses what inclusive high-quality teaching looks like

Calling all SEN professionals

20 September 2017

Taking place on October 6 and 7, the 25th annual Tes SEN Show offers a range of CPD seminars, practical workshops, and debates. Show organiser Beverley Walters previews this year’s event

Dyslexia: The inside story

13 September 2017

Ahead of her appearance at the Tes SEN Show in October, Kate Griggs, founder of the charity Made By Dyslexia, outlines what dyslexia is, how it affects learning, the skills that dyslexic children often have, and how we can support them

Attachment disorders: Practical advice for the classroom

5 July 2017

SEN expert Garry Freeman offer us some practical guidance on strategies to help teachers work with and support young people who have attachment disorders

SEN in schools: Who should do what?

17 May 2017

New legislation, including the SEND Code of Practice 2015, has led to a dramatic overhaul of SEND practice in schools. Two years on, Garry Freeman looks at who should now be doing what to meet the new requirements

Case study: The school that abolished punishment

26 April 2017

The outstanding Kilgarth School caters for boys with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Recently it took the decision to remove sanctions for poor behaviour. Emma Lee-Potter paid a visit to discover why

Looked-after students and Attachment Disorder

8 March 2017

Looked-after students continue to struggle in our education system. Inclusion expert Daniel Sobel looks at why this is, including a focus on Attachment Theory and how we might reduce the high number of exclusions for this cohort

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Inclusion and the teaching assistant

8 February 2017

Within the context of dyslexia, Dr Dominic Griffiths explains how high-quality training for teaching assistants can help to develop an inclusive school environment

New directions and strategies for ADHD

8 February 2017

ADHD students still underachieve and many professionals can struggle to understand the barriers they face. Colin Foley looks at new educational approaches and the support offered by the ADHD Foundation

Challenging schools: Five recurring themes

1 February 2017

Every school is different and must tackle its challenges in a way to suit its own circumstances. However, Daniel Sobel has seen some generally recurring themes and challenges faced by schools that could be classed as ‘vulnerable’

Ensuring SEND education is a whole-school responsibility

11 January 2017

All teachers are teachers of SEND and as such SEND education is a whole-school responsibility. SENCO Elizabeth Burns discusses how her school ensures that all staff are equipped to support students with SEND

Bett Show 2017 – Your SecEd Guide

8 December 2016

SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide offers 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event, which takes place at London's ExCeL from January 25 to 28.

NQT Special Edition: Supporting SEN pupils

23 November 2016

Supporting SEN in the mainstream classroom is a key duty for all teachers, but one that can feel like a huge challenge for NQTs. Expert Michael Surr offers his advice and reassurance

Creating a positive climate for learning

2 November 2016

What approach does your school take to inclusion and supporting all children to achieve? Leora Cruddas looks at some key tenets to help you reflect on your current provision

The changing role of SENCO

2 November 2016

Schools are finding it hard to recruit successful SENCOs. Daniel Sobel believes this is down to the changing requirements of this broad and vital position. He looks at the modern SENCO role

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Getting your SEN Information Report right

12 October 2016

Schools are required to present a wealth of information on their websites and key among this is the SEN Information Report. Inclusion and SEN expert Garry Freeman advises

SEN: Teaching pupils with sensory difficulties

12 October 2016

Teaching children with autism sensory difficulties can provide specific challenges for classroom teachers. Kristina Symons breaks down some of the most common sensory barriers that these pupils can face

SEN: Considering exclusions

12 October 2016

Are you using the same fixed-term exclusions for the same pupils time and again? Headteacher Jarlath O’Brien urges school leaders to take a step back and reflect on their approach to exclusions

SEND: Teenagers with autism

28 September 2016

Understanding autism can allow teachers to better support students, especially when they encounter difficulties. Kristina Symons looks here at two prevailing traits of ASD as well as the social anxiety that is often common – and offers some practical advice

Discrimination and disability duties

14 September 2016

Philippa Stobbs explains key aspects of disability law and how they apply to school