Inclusive and accessible lessons for SEND learners in science and the wider curriculum SL002 / YA01
Summary
Teaching pupils with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), presents unique challenges. During this three-day residential, you'll complete two key courses, Inclusive primary science for pupils with SEND and Inclusive and accessible STEM lessons for SEND learners: the role of technology.
This includes exploring science provision for pupils with SEND, looking at assessment techniques and curriculum design modifications tailored to meet the needs of every learner. You'll then explore the effective use of digital tools and technologies to enable all pupils to access and progress and take an active part in learning.
Course Highlights: Adaptive Teaching Strategies: Explore effective methods to adapt your teaching approach, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their learning profiles, can engage with learning
Vocabulary Development: Learn techniques to enhance pupils’ scientific vocabulary, enabling better comprehension and communication.
Examine the role of technology in improving SEND provision in mainstream schools
Explore digital tools to improve accessibility
Group Task Facilitation: Discover ways to support children in collaborative group tasks, fostering active participation and learning.
You'll explore provision for pupils with SEND, looking at assessment techniques and curriculum design modifications tailored to meet the needs of every learner. You'll identify effective approaches to support learners with a wide range of additional needs and disabilities to ensure that your classroom and teaching is as inclusive as possible.
This course aligns with Science Leadership Benchmark 2 (High-Quality Science Curriculum) and Science Benchmark 5 (Addressing Individual Pupil Needs)
Who is it for?
- Teachers
- Leaders of primary science
- Leaders of primary computing
What topics are covered?
- SEND provision in primary science and science interventions
- practical science adaptations
- vocabulary building and scaffolding
- assessing pupils for science knowledge
- effective use of technology to support SEND learners
- using technology to adapt lessons to improve accessibility and inclusion
- examples of digital technologies which can be used to support SEND learners in STEM subjects
- planning for SEND pupils in your school
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too
How long is this course?
3 days
Who is the course leader?
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Tanya Shields
Tanya is the Primary STEM Lead at the National STEM learning centre in York. She works with both primary and secondary professionals to develop...
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- develop techniques to support pupils in primary science lessons
- Implement effective strategies for teaching and learning in primary science, in areas such as adaptive teaching, assessment, behaviour and resource management
- recognise highly effective strategies for teaching and learning of SEND pupils using technology
- action plan changes in your practice to use technology to support the SEND pupils
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Inclusive and accessible lessons for SEND learners in science and the wider curriculum | 14 May 2025 | 11:00-19:00 |
| 2 Inclusive and accessible lessons for SEND learners in science and the wider curriculum | 15 May 2025 | 09:00-19:00 |
| 3 Inclusive and accessible lessons for SEND learners in science and the wider curriculum | 16 May 2025 | 09:00-16:00 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£1,120.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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