Some of our students with ADHD may need to regulate themselves through movement before or during lessons to help manage excess energy, improve focus, and reduce impulsivity. The infographic provides some examples of motor intervention. Please use them judiciously, as they should be tailored to the individual profiles of the students and the class, considering factors such as the level of activity needed and the specific needs of each student.

This infographic highlights the benefits of Dialogic Teaching in our classroom to encourage a more inclusive learning environment for all students to share their views in a safe space. 

We hope that you will find this information useful not only in helping the SEN students to feel more included by having their voices represented in class, but also creating a more conducive learning environment for all the other students to be more engaged in their learning.

Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies are strategies that we can use in our classroom to encourage a more inclusive learning environment for all students, giving opportunities for students to lend a hand to one another.

Additionally, these strategies support the well-being of students with dyslexia and contribute to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for MTL. 

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have diverse learning needs and inclusive, differentiated strategies provide the structured support that will benefit both them and all learners. Here's some Classroom Strategies that can foster an inclusive classroom environment.  

Students with SEN may present themselves lacking social skills, particularly in group settings. These ideas remind us to be mindful about being inclusive while conducting group discussions in class, especially with a diverse class profile when it comes to self expressions.  

Metacognitive strategies are techniques that help students plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning. These strategies promote students’ awareness of their thinking processes and enable them to make adjustments to improve learning outcomes.

In Science, we use checklists as one of our assessment and feedback strategies. These help both students and teachers evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Visual support is not only helpful for students with SEN but also for promoting inductive learning in the broader student population by reducing cognitive load and encouraging exploration of abstract concepts. Feel free to explore the use of visuals in your lessons. You may even consider generating them using AI tools like Canva. 

To foster emotional regulation, it is important and necessary to promote positive behaviour and build positive relationships. These proposed strategies are applicable to all students, not just those with special needs.  

Multisensory Learning approach can be especially effective in helping us cater to diverse learning styles and needs in our PE lessons and it is equally applicable across other subjects such as Science, English, Math and beyond to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Getting students involved through what they see, hear, touch, and do helps them learn and remember better. Simple things like using posters, giving clear verbal cues, letting them try out the equipment, or moving around during activities can really make a difference, especially in PE.

Check out the OPAL 2.0 site on SEN

Check out the SENCC site for more resources and past sharing