SEN Handbook for Schools and Colleges

Special Educational Needs at High School and College: Support tips and strategies for classroom inclusion.

From ADHD to social, emotional and mental health, this quick reference handbook gives a short overview of a range of additional learning needs, including typical characteristics, strengths and barriers to learning.

It also includes tips and strategies for teaching assistants/classroom support workers to help develop learners’ independence skills, and easy classroom adjustments that teachers can implement, to minimise barriers and promote an inclusive learning environment. It is set out in such a way as to help to clarify the different roles and responsibilities of professionals in the classroom.

There is a brief description of the role of the teaching assistant/support worker and also a short explanation of what is meant by reasonable adjustments.

It is a handy guide for busy professionals, including NQTs, TAs and SENCos in high schools and colleges. Includes information on the following:

Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Dyscalculia
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
General Learning difficulties, including Moderate, Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.