In this discussion, our experts explore various strategies to integrate phonics instruction for SEND learners and the benefits of this.

Key Themes:

1. Difficulties that many SEND learners can face when developing levels of literacy.
2. Specific strategies and adaptations that have been successful in teaching phonics/literacy to SEND students.
3. How DK's Catch-up readers can support educators and learners to achieve.
4. The role parents and caregivers play in supporting phonics/literacy development for SEND learners.
5. Examples of how you can differentiate phonics instruction within a mixed-ability classroom that includes SEND and EAL learners.
6. Recommendations for greater learning on this topic.

Guests:

Catherine McCluskey: Director of Whole School Learning Support - SEND and Inclusion at St Andrews International School, Bangkok.

Yasmine Aslam - Hashmi: DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort Co-Facilitator at the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

Asha Karam: Head of Inclusion at Dubai International Academy

Kim Avery: Primary School Vice Principal at Stockholm International School and CIS International Accreditation Evaluator.

Ann Sullivan: Special Education Consultant & Author of the Phonics for SEN and Pathway to Phonics programmes.