"Daniel Davies shares how the Woodland Academy Trust's digital strategy ignited their UDL journey, ensuring lessons align with the Trust’s vision to 'ignite the spark, reveal the champion.'"
Daniel Davies, Assistant Headteacher
"Josh Benham and Carla Ferla discuss how UDL inspires lesson planning, offering students ways to learn and demonstrate knowledge in ways that suit them best, promoting independence."
Josh Benham, Year 1 Teacher; Carla Ferla, Headteacher
"UDL removes barriers by offering pupils diverse tools—voice notes, captions, or text boxes—empowering them to take control of their learning and succeed in their own way."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"At the start of the year, teachers introduced tools. Now, pupils choose the apps or methods—like presentations, podcasts, or raps—to prove they’ve met their learning objectives."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"Teachers use UDL to have conversations about why pupils chose certain formats, helping improve their work and offering deeper insights into their understanding."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"UDL makes assessment more accurate and engaging. Removing barriers allows students to demonstrate progress and outcomes through their chosen methods."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"Carla Ferla highlights how UDL has boosted engagement, improved work quality, and linked academic success to well-being, creating a richer learning environment."
Carla Ferla, Headteacher; Connor, Year 5 Teacher
"Technology underpins UDL by removing barriers and creating more time for collaboration, enabling teachers to focus on guiding and observing student success."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"Year 1 pupils explored transport through videos, maps, and creative tools, imagining themselves as bus drivers while using iPads to express their ideas."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
"UDL empowers children by giving them choice and success, fostering confidence and well-being to thrive both academically and socially."
Woodland Academy Trust Staff
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