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Special Educational Needs

Find out how you can support learners with additional and neurodiverse needs in our growing collection of articles and resources written by SEND experts and specialists. Topics include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, handwriting difficulties, sensory processing, Tourette Syndrome and more.

You might also like our downloadable SEND toolkits, written by SEN practitioners and experienced teachers. 

  • 20 ideas for supporting SEND learners in science classrooms

    20 ideas for supporting SEND learners in science classrooms

    Published: 05/09/2020

    Rob Butler was a special school science teacher for twenty years and has worked with mainstream schools as an advanced skills teacher (AST). Here he shares his experience with 20 SEND tips, ideas and approaches for science teachers.

    By: Rob Butler
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Turning the spotlight on dyscalculia

    Turning the spotlight on dyscalculia

    Published: 04/08/2020

    Christian Vögeli, an expert in dyscalculia, outlines the common signs of dyscalculia, many of which are often missed.

    By: Christian Vögeli
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 tips for working with SEND students

    20 tips for working with SEND students

    Published: 17/08/2020

    Lorna Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bristol, offers some advice for training teachers and NQTs when working with SEND students.

    By: Lorna Smith
    Other at Upper Shirley High

  • 5 ways to create a successful primary to secondary school transition

    5 ways to create a successful primary to secondary school transition
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    Discover 5 methods that primary and secondary schools can adopt to effectively support children as they transition, including some fun and engaging resources to encourage children to feel comfortable in their new school environment. 

     

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • 5 tips to help you write primary and secondary reports parents want to read

    5 tips to help you write primary and secondary reports parents want to read

    Published: 21/05/2026

    Report writing can be a challenging task when time and resources are not on your side. Discover five handy tips to help you efficiently write reports that better support pupils’ ongoing learning. 

     

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • Preparing SEND learners for exams
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    Preparing SEND learners for exams

    Published: 22/04/2026

    Preparing for exams can be a challenging experience for any student, but for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the process often requires additional planning, understanding and tailored support.

    By: Rachel Bashford