Good Teaching for Children with SEND: Primary Teaching Now

Alison Silby is Assistant Programme Director for Primary School Direct and Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Reading. Her work focuses on Initial Teacher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her current research focusses on supporting the professional development and practice of trainee teachers with dyslexia. Previously, Alison designed and led the specialism pathway for SEND at Brunel University. Her earlier teaching career ranged across key stages 1, 2 and 3 where she assumed responsibility for English.

High expectations for the learning of all children
How pupils learn: Exploring research, learning theories and strategies for teaching children with SEND
Subject and curriculum: Supporting all children to develop key learning skills in English, mathematics and across a broad and balanced curriculum
Classroom practice: Teaching strategies, good practice and practical activities to support the learning of children with SEND
Adaptive Teaching for a truly inclusive learning environment
Assessment: Understanding children's learning, measuring the attainment of children with SEND and exploring future assessment approaches
Managing behaviour: Creating predictable and secure learning environments where positive behaviour is reinforced
Professional behaviours: Building effective and mutually supportive relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
SEND areas of need
Supporting children to develop specific skills