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Special educational needs

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The National Strategies have developed an extensive range of advice and guidance to support the teaching and learning of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD). The materials include SEN/LDD self-evaluation tools, progression guidance, SEN Hub information and the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP). Begin by selecting one of the areas below or by using the search box.

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SEN/LDD attainment and progress

  • Guidance in SEN/LDD attainment and progress
  • The P scales in SEN/LDD attainment and progress

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Special educational needs specific content

  • What works for pupils with literacy difficulties?
  • Overview of learning: Year 3: Inclusion
  • Overview of learning: Year 5: Inclusion
  • Overview of learning: Year 4: Inclusion
  • Overview of learning: Year 1: Inclusion
  • Overview of learning: Year 6: Inclusion
  • Overview of learning: Year 2: Inclusion
  • Wave 3 resource library: References
  • Wave 3 resource library
  • Wave 3 resource library: Games

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