Best Practice

Adaptive teaching (and assessment) to support SEND students

Using adaptive teaching and assessment can help children with SEND to thrive in their learning while also benefitting all students. Felicity Nichols outlines some best practice principles and practical tips for creating adaptive, inclusive classrooms
Adaptive teaching: Students benefit from encouragement to persevere, specific feedback about small next steps, and in-the-moment responsive adaptations - Adobe Stock

My 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive. Having found her a driving instructor and paid for lessons, I mentally ticked this off the list: job done.

However, to become skilled enough to pass a driving test, it was obvious my daughter was going to need regular and consistent practice. I didn’t feel particularly qualified – practically or temperamentally – and I didn’t have the time either. However, it dawned on me that to help her succeed I had to step up – if not me then who?

I have been reflecting on this during my recent school visits as an SEND advisor. I often find SEND departments led by inspiring SENCOs, who provide targeted intervention using a person-centred approach and evidence-based strategies.

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