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Five A Day - Supporting students with additional needs in a mainstream class

Research conducted by the Educational Endowment Foundation (EEF) indicated that there are five particular approaches which can be integrated into day-to-day teaching practice to raise attainment among children with additional needs, as well as their classmates.

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Created and Led by
Chris Quigley
Duration
Twilight
Target Audience
Head Teachers, Teachers, Deputy Heads, Senior Leaders

Overview:

Chris will guide you through the approaches and give practical examples.

  • Explore the research and how its findings may be implemented
  • Examples from the wider primary curriculum
  • Supports students with additional needs and their classmates

Learn about:

  • Explicit instruction in the wider curriculum
  • Cognitive and meta cognitive strategies
  • Scaffolding
  • Flexible Grouping
  • Using technology.

Pricing & Book

Course Price: £75 (exc. VAT)

Book 3 places and the 4th place is free

Our webinars are held over Zoom and you will be sent a link to access these closer to the event date.

No upcoming dates available.
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Very informative; excellent!

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