SEND — supporting children with additional needs

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're a teaching assistant in a primary classroom. One child, Sam, has autism and finds noisy group work overwhelming. 🧑‍🏫

2. 2

   What's the first thing you should do to help Sam feel safe and ready to learn? 🧠

3. 3

   Drag the items to create a calm corner for Sam — a quiet space with a timer, headphones, and a fidget toy. 🛋️

4. 4

   Let's plan a simple change for a child with dyslexia who struggles reading instructions. 📋

5. 5

   Now you try — adapt a maths worksheet for a child with ADHD who finds it hard to focus. 🧮

6. 6

   Which change would BEST help a child with autism who is overwhelmed by noise? 🔇

7. 7

   True or false: Every child with SEND needs the exact same support. 🤔