Cognition and Learning

Universal support (for all pupils, where appropriate)

• Differentiated curriculum planning, activities, delivery and outcome
• Careful grouping
• Modelling
• Visual timetables
• Visual reminders, memory aids
• Illustrated / ACE dictionaries
• High interest / low reading age books
• Writing frames
• Scaffolding learning
• Task boards
• Access to ICT
• Use of recordable devices
• Reducing copying from board 
   

Targeted support (depending on the needs of the pupil)

• Intervention programmes such as Numicon and Read,Write Inc.
• Precision teaching
• Shared in class support from TA
• Multi-sensory spelling practice groups
• Targeted ICT access
• Learning Mentor time
• Small group support or teaching for  part of some lessons or interventions
• Reading overlays
• Coloured paper and exercise books

Specialist support (for pupils with more complex needs)

• Intense English / Maths support and interventions
• Individual reading programme
• Specialist literacy and numeracy programmes e.g. Nessy Reading and Spelling; IDL Numeracy.
• SENTAA Communication and Learning Difficulties specialist advice and support.
• Small group or 1-1  support or teaching for some lessons or parts of lessons.
• Auditory and visual memory groups
• Fine and gross motor skill programmes such as BEAM
• Specialist ICT equipment or programmes