In this episode, we consider what effective teaching for SEN students looks like in the mainstream school classroom.

The discussion considers the principles of good teaching for SEN students, common barriers to success, and the implications for pedagogy. We touch upon the use of teaching assistants, models of intervention, and how we should work with families.

Other themes include the SEND in Mainstream Schools Guidance, implementing the graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review), and adaptive teaching (dispelling the myths of differentiation). And we consider Cognitive Load Theory, masking, sensory overload, and making the curriculum and resources accessible.