Specialist Sector

Wednesday

10th Jan 2024

Does ‘what works’ work for SEND?
There is an increasing focus on using research to improve outcomes in schools, but has SEND been left behind by the evidence revolution?
Does ‘what works’ work for SEND?

Thursday

28th Dec 2023

SEND: a label worth having?
With more and more pupils identified as having special educational needs, Jean Gross argues that ‘SEND’ is an increasingly useless label – and that it’s time for an alternative
SEND label

Tuesday

14th Nov 2023

How do we measure inclusion?
The SEND Green Paper promised inclusion dashboards based on local area data, says Rob Webster, but how can we measure inclusion in individual schools?
How do we measure inclusion?

Monday

12th Jun 2023

Could resource provisions fix the SEND crisis?
With SEND provision overstretched, more schools are setting up specialist classes to cope with demand. But these can negatively affect inclusion if they are not managed properly, warns Margaret Mulholland
Painting

Friday

26th May 2023

How DJ lessons are helping to raise attendance
At a special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs, bringing DJing to the timetable has had a huge impact, finds Clare Cook
How DJ lessons are helping to raise attendance

Monday

22nd May 2023

How parkour helps pupils with ASN
Parkour has given pupils with additional support needs at this school in Edinburgh confidence in how they move and control their bodies, and in how they interact with new people
Parkour

Wednesday

17th May 2023

Maggie Snowling: Why schools need to look beyond dyslexia
It’s important to continue to raise awareness about dyslexia, but lesser-known literacy and language difficulties also deserve our attention, says Maggie Snowling
Maggie Snowling: Why schools need to look beyond dyslexia

Tuesday

9th May 2023

How to support pupils with functional tics
Increasing numbers of pupils are presenting with tic-like behaviours, so what can schools do to provide better support? Margaret Mulholland explains
How to support pupils with functional tics

Tuesday

2nd May 2023

How a 3D-printing project shows future of vision impairment education
The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh wants to raise awareness about the myriad educational benefits of using 3D models with visually impaired learners
How a 3D-printing project shows future of vision impairment education

Tuesday

17th Jan 2023

How cognitive flexibility can boost learning
Children with rigid patterns of thinking will struggle to learn effectively, but a focus on cognitive flexibility can help boost outcomes, says Margaret Mulholland
How cognitive flexibility can boost learning

Tuesday

8th Nov 2022

Adaptive teaching: why it matters
Adaptive teaching is being billed as a more inclusive approach to SEND support. Margaret Mulholland looks at the benefits
One size fits all

Thursday

7th Jul 2022

What does the future look like for alternative provision?
The Green Paper’s proposals for alternative provision will need thoughtful regulation if we are to strengthen rather than damage inclusion, says Margaret Mulholland
Diversity