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Primaryby Sara Alston

KCSIE 2023 – Everything you need to know Get up to date with this year’s changes, and ensure your school is continuing to keep children safe, with this handy guide

PrimarySecondaryby Teachwire

Lesson plan template – Best downloads and advice for UK teachers Save time preparing your lessons with this collection of printable templates for all age groups...

Primaryby Sara Alston

SENCo and DSL – How to streamline both workloads Designated safeguarding leads and SENCos both have demanding and specific roles, says Sara Alston, so how can we help them work together?

PrimarySENCoby Sara Alston

Teaching assistant – we need a clear career structure for TAs, now Historically, the role has been shrouded in uncertainty. Now, more than ever, we need support for training and guidance says Sara Alston...

PrimarySENDby Sara Alston

Classroom contract – free template download Use this free template to create a classroom contract between teacher and TA

PrimarySENDby Sara Alston

Classroom contract – how to write one and make it work Make your classroom run like a well-oiled machine using classroom contracts to structure who does what, and when...

Primaryby Teachwire

ECT teaching – how to best work with your TA Are you new to the classroom and not sure how to manage others? Sara Alston shares the dos and don’ts you both need to thrive

PrimarySENDby Sara Alston

How to use a TA effectively in the classroom Teaching assistants – beloved by teachers, essential in schools. But where, when and how should they be working with pupils?

PrimarySENDby Sara Alston

SEN teaching assistant – why we shouldn’t call them one-to-ones The term one-to-one is misleading for SEND pupils, says Sara Alston. We need to adopt EYFS’ ‘key person’ instead...

PrimarySENDby Sara Alston

SEN support – Working in partnership with parents Effectively working with parents will help schools provide successful support for children with SEN, says Sara Alston...

PrimaryHealth & WellbeingSENDby Sara Alston

SEN register – Should all children with a diagnosis go on it? Should children at SEN Support (K Code) be included on your SEN register? Sara Alston investigates..

Primaryby Sara Alston

Teaching assistant training – Don’t rely on friendships between TAs and teachers A good TA is worth their weight in gold, but we shouldn’t rely on goodwill between TAs and teachers to make the role a success...

Primaryby Sara Alston

SEND teaching assistants – Should you use the ‘velcro’ or ‘helicopter’ models of teaching? Having a TA stuck permanently to their side means children don’t develop the skills to learn independently, says Sara Alston...

Primaryby Teachwire

Closing the gap – 7 of the best KS1/KS2 catchup resources With primary schools closed, things like the attainment gap and the vocabulary gap will have only widened for many students, but these activities, ideas and worksheets can help learning get back on track

PrimaryHealth & WellbeingSENDby Sara Alston

Catching up – Focusing solely on academic learning when pupils return to school will be damaging The greatest necessity in the return to school will be to make children feel safe, valued and wanted, says SENCo Sara Alston

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