Understanding what works in engaging young people with learning difficulties and disabilities in learning is valuable information. It needs to be shared and easily accessible to the people who support them.
The more learners experience consistency of approaches, the better placed they are to predict their environments, understand what is being asked of them and become active learners invested in the learning process.
For LSAs this means having effective processes in place for
- sharing information
- developing an understanding of different tools to engage learners
- ensuring that engagement leads to progress towards learning goals.
The theme has two topics.
Wider resources
Natspec has worked with the Education and Training Foundation and the Association of Colleges to produce guidance for FE settings on meeting the social, emotional and mental health needs of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Check out Natspec’s Transform CPD service and TechAbility, our Assistive Technology support service, for further relevant training.