This highly practical book supports the knowledge and development of teaching assistants and learning support assistants (TAs/LSAs) in their understanding of neurodivergent pupils.

Considering a neurodivergent world is vital in society today, and even more so in the classroom. Starting with a model of difference rather than deficit and highlighting the complexities involved, this accessible resource focuses on effective strategies to support these pupils and explores the vital role of learning support in a range of different contexts. Rich in pedagogical features, this book includes chapter objectives, areas for the reader to reflect upon, links throughout to the Teaching Assistant Standards and case studies for the reader to examine. Each chapter also has a further reading section which will include links to articles, websites, and organisations that can aid and support the development of TAs and LSAs.

This important work will provide Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCos) with a framework to support their support staff in the classroom.

A Guide to Best Practice in Special Education, Health and Social Care explores and explains the changes in governmental policies across the education, health and social care services, and what they mean for young individuals, parents and professionals.

In a period of significant change, many practitioners need to understand the government's plans for bringing about a more efficient, effective and sustainable system to meet the needs of young people and their families. Without trawling through reviews, green papers, white papers and bills, this book not only explains the significance of recent events, but provides practical examples, in the form of conversations and case studies, about how parents and professionals are making change happen. With decades of experience, Rona Tutt and Paul Williams delve deep into the separate origins of the three strands - the SEND Review, the review of children's social care, and the Health and Care Act 2022. The book explores how pupils in different types of schools can have their needs met more effectively; how to make better use of available resources; and how to create a culture of mutual respect across all the three services.

A Guide to Best Practice in Special Education, Health and Social Care not only fills in gaps in readers' knowledge about the working of all three services, but provides innovative examples of how change is happening at ground level. People of all age groups working in schools and seeking to enhance their knowledge will find it to be an essential read. It will also be of interest to parents and professionals from across health and social care.

The SSTEW Scale helps all those working with children aged two to six to achieve their full potential and enjoy the benefits and pleasure of delivering high quality early education and care.

The Quality Rating Scale (QRS) is a tool to uplift process quality in Early Childhood Education and Care and it is known to be predictive of child development. Using it to support quality improvement in a setting or class will result in enhancing children's learning and development.

Designed to measure and promote practice that supports children and adults engaging in sustained shared thinking (SST) and emotional well-being (EW), it facilitates the development of strong relationships, effective communication, self-regulation and concept development. It looks at the quality of interactions that occur between the adults and the children and between the children themselves. It also considers the responsiveness of the adults to the children and how they intentionally support children's play, learning and development.

It can be used by practitioners at all levels, helping them to take a systematic approach to self-assessment so that they can build on what they do well and improve where they need to. It is also an essential resource for measurement by researchers and those engaged in auditing settings.

This new edition includes updated information about the evidence-base for SSTEW and children's development and learning as well as new examples of practice and supplementary information accompanying the indicators. In addition, there is a stronger focus on formative assessment and new additions to the assessment section.

Online or face to face training can be set up via the authors' dedicated website https: //birthtosevenmatters.co.uk/

An Educator's Guide to Project-Based Learning will inspire practitioners to implement project-based learning effectively and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for highly successful educational outcomes.

Project-based learning is becoming increasingly popular for research and practice. By creating the opportunity to shift from traditional methods of teaching to giving pupils ownership of their learning journey, this highly accessible book takes you through how to implement project-based learning effectively, and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for successful educational outcomes. Dipping into a range of case studies, chapters in this essential resource encourage students to gain confidence when provided with the opportunity to explore their natural curiosity. This book will also highlight how to use project-based learning across different age groups and subject areas, providing readers with insights into new learning environments and the opportunity to learn from others. Each section includes practical examples as to how to implement project-based learning and draws on the experiences of educators working in a variety of educational settings.

Covering all the phases, from the Early Years to Higher Education and Adult Learning, this book will be a key resource for teachers, practitioners and educational leaders across all the stages of education.

This new edition of Inclusive and Adaptive Teaching from bestselling author Peter Westwood continues to provide a range of practical strategies for advancing the learning and development of all students in inclusive classrooms.

Drawing on the most recent international research into teaching methods, Westwood presents a range of evidence-based strategies for adapting curriculum content, modifying learning activities and resources, and for making any necessary accommodations during assessment. Revised topics in this third edition include a focus on the implications of diversity and exceptionality, the progress made to date in providing inclusive schooling, a presentation of evidence-based methods for teaching mixed-ability classes and ideas for adapting the curriculum and designing teaching materials. New topics in this revised edition include:

- how to support students' self-determination and autonomy;
- LGBTQ+ issues for inclusive schools;
- the UK 'engagement model' for assessing very low-functioning children;
- the concept and purposes of a 'flipped classroom';
- engaging with a Response-to-Intervention Model;
- how to support students in vocational colleges and universities.

Each chapter contains an up-to-date list of online and print resources available to teachers who wish to pursue topics in greater depth.

This text is an invaluable resource for both practicing and trainee teachers and teaching assistants, as well as school principals, school counsellors and educational psychologists.

English Grammar and Teaching Strategies aims to demystify grammar and equip any teacher to teach it in the classroom.

Carefully set out for ease of reference, this book covers every aspect of grammar, from nouns, adjectives and verbs to punctuation and prepositions. Each grammatical term is clearly defined and accompanied by varieties of usage and teaching strategies, which can be easily extended according to the age and key stage of the pupil. These strategies are for both spoken and written language and can be used for a whole class, small groups, with those with special educational needs and with EAL learners.

Featuring a brand new preface by Jo Shackleton, this Routledge Classic Edition is an indispensable resource for all teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

By understanding why children struggle with maths, teachers are better equipped to provide effective support and nurture confidence in low-achievers.

Numeracy and Learning Difficulties includes how to tackle common learning difficulties by following different teaching practices and principles, identifying gaps in students' knowledge and developing curricula that bridges these gaps, improves numerical literacy using problem-solving strategies and skills, and a handy checklist of benchmarks in achievement.

This truly accessible resource shows primary school practitioners how to help every student feel valued and included in school so that they develop confidence, resilience, love of learning, a positive sense of self and healthy relationships.

Sue Roffey presents a visionary and unique approach to education underpinned by clear principles that can be practically applied in all settings. It is aligned with healthy child development, and addresses what all children need if they are to learn and thrive, including those who experience difficulties and disadvantages. She envisages an education system fit for purpose where all pupils can thrive and make progress in learning, where wellbeing for everyone is at the heart of every school. She uses ASPIRE as an acronym for Agency, Safety, Positivity, Inclusion, Respect and Equity. These principles, when threaded through everything that happens in a school, can genuinely enhance both wellbeing and learning. This resource features a chapter for each principle which explores what this means, why it matters and how it can be applied in early years, primary classrooms and across primary schools. Although visionary, the book is based on both substantial evidence and good practice, with each chapter supported by case studies from across the world.

The book demonstrates the positive difference each principle makes to children in primary school settings as well as teachers, parents and the overall community. It is a must-read for primary school teachers, tutors, school leaders, psychologists, parents and anyone who wants an education system that is inclusive, holistic and effective for all students.

This book offers practical guidance for teachers working with bilingual pupils in mainstream primary and secondary education and aims to help teachers make the curriculum as accessible as possible to these children. It offers examples of the good practice that has evolved around teaching bilingual children in the classroom.

Children will enjoy using this fun and motivating animal-themed activity book. Packed with amazing animal facts, children can explore the wider-world and learn new skills along the way. Covering key areas of the Early Years preschool curriculum, this book is an ideal purchase if you are looking for an engaging and interesting way to improve your child's writing skills. - Accessible animal-themed activities which support learning at school to help improve writing skills- Fun approach to learning with engaging and motivating content that children will love to do at home

Children will enjoy using this fun and motivating animal-themed activity book. Packed with amazing animal facts, children can explore the wider-world and learn new skills along the way. Covering key areas of the Early Years preschool curriculum, this book is an ideal purchase if you are looking for an engaging and interesting way to help your child learn the Alphabet. - Accessible animal-themed activities which support learning at school to help improve literacy skills- Fun approach to learning with engaging and motivating content that children will love to do at home

Children will go Wild About maths using this fun workbook They'll love practising the key maths skills taught at Key Stage 1, while finding out about the amazing world of animals. Part of the Letts Wild About series, these titles offer an appealing learning approach for budding young explorers keen to discover their world. Matched to the KS1 National Curriculum, it takes your child on a wild adventure, where they will practise maths and explore amazing animals along the way. An ideal purchase if you are looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your child's maths skills. - Accessible activities that support learning at school- Quick test to check understanding- Explorer's logbook to track progress- Packed with Wild Animal Facts that children will love reading - Discover more at www.wildaboutmathsandenglish.co.uk

Children will go Wild About Arithmetic using this fun workbook! They'll love practising the key maths arithmetic skills taught at Key Stage 2, while finding out about the amazing world of animals. Part of the Letts Wild About series, these titles offer an appealing learning approach for budding young explorers keen to discover their world. Matched to the KS2 National Curriculum, this Maths Arithmetic workbook takes children on a wild adventure, where they will practise key arithmetic skills and explore amazing animals along the way. An ideal purchase if you are looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your child's arithmetic skills. Included in this book: - Accessible and practical activities that support learning at school- A quick test to check understanding- Explorer's logbook to track progress- Wild Animal Facts that children will love reading!- Discover more at www.wildaboutmathsandenglish.co.uk

Boost your child's 11+ test performance using Letts 11+ Results Boosters. Written in partnership with the 11+ Tutoring Academy, these expert resources fully prepare children in specific skills needed to pass the test. Created in partnership with the 11 Plus Tutoring Academy and intended to improve specific skills areas, Letts 11+ Results Boosters help to build confidence and ensure success in the CEM 11+ selection tests. Included in this book: Plenty of practice and guidance in cloze questions used in the CEM 11+ test; A complete set of answers with explanations and notes for parents; A score sheet to track scores over multiple attempts.

Now in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognises the challenges of teaching science, and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers' confidence and pupils' enjoyment of the subject.

This new edition explores:

• Changes in curriculum and assessment requirements in the UK
• Advances in knowledge of how children learn
• Expansion in the use of ICT by teachers and children

And expands on key aspects of teaching including:

• The compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school
• Strategies for helping children to develop understanding, skills and enjoyment
• Attention to school and teacher self-evaluation as a means of improving provision for children's learning.

Giving the latest information about the rationale for and use of inquiry-based, constructivist methodology, and the use of assessment to help learning, the book combines practice and theory, explaining and advocating for particular classroom interactions and activities. This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those engaged in studying primary education.

Winning Ingredients for Kit Cars will help you build a winning Soap Box Derby car from your All-American Soap Box Derby kit. Every aspect of building is covered including part inspection, construction techniques and tuning of your racecar. The chapters in Winning Ingredients for Kit Cars are: Aerodynamics, Energy, Suspension, Construction, Alignment and Adjustments, Tools, Inspection, Weight Management, Weight & Balance Calculations, and Practice.In Aerodynamics you learn the best aerodynamic practices for a fast car. In Energy you learn how energy affects speed. In Suspension you learn how to conserve energy. In Construction you learn how to assemble your parts, using the best assemble practices to build a perfectly aligned car. In Alignment and Adjustments you learn how to fine tune your car. In Tools you learn how to build the most accurate tools for car alignment and save hundreds of dollars. In Inspection you learn how to identify parts that will help you win the race. In Weight Management you learn where to place your weight in the car. In Weight and Balance Calculations you learn how to find the Center of Gravity. In Practice you learn the importance of testing and training the driver and how to do both.In addition, Winning Ingredients for Kit Cars contains many experiments that can help you teach your kids about things such as energy usage and why weight placement matters.

Jumpstart! Science provides teachers with a range of lively, short, fun activities and games to support teaching and learning in different aspects of the science curriculum. It encourages teachers to develop creative approaches to motivating and engaging children in science. The activities are aimed at a number of areas of science from learning scientific words to recalling information and problem solving.

This fun book helps to 'jumpstart'

• lessons
• plenary sessions
• children moving from one aspect of science or type of learning in science to another.

There are more than 55 engaging science games and activities in this book to 'jumpstart' science lessons in every Key Stage 1 and 2 classroom. Practical, easy-to-do and highly motivating, the science 'jumpstarts' will appeal to busy primary teachers who wish to enliven their practice and add creativity to their science teaching.

Written in the context of recent legislation in England and guidance to schools, this is a practical handbook for learning support assistants and teachers working with them.

First Published in 2004. Need help coping with the demands of working as a subject teacher? Use this book to unravel the requirements of the subject leader/coordinator's role, improve your leadership skills, access expertise through examples of current practice, feel more confident working with senior staff, meet the challenges posed by inclusion and managing Teaching Assistants. Based on up-to-date TTA standards this is an ideal companion for both NQTs and more experienced teachers. It can also be used to support INSET training.

Teachers who want to cut lesson planning time should welcome this series. The new editions are revised in line with the new literacy framework and bring you new models. Writing Models aims to help teachers cover every sort of writing type they need including visual and multimodal texts; fine tune lessons by following key teaching points for each model; and deliver the new literacy units to pupils of varying ability using different versions of the same model.