SEND

It’s a field that offers us a chance to better understand the brain processes involved in learning, but further research is needed on the application of neuroscience in schools. Victoria Knowland and Cathy Rogers explain the potential it has for helping pupils with developmental disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD

The role of the school educational psychologist is an important one – but many misconceptions exist about what it’s for and how schools can access such support. David Collingwood, president of the Association of Educational Psychologists, explains all

For students with special educational needs, film can be a valuable classroom tool. Here one teacher explains why

Dyslexia is a contentious area that is often viewed in terms of the limitations it brings, but arguments are now being made that ‘dyslexic thinking’ is a positive trait that can lead to learning and career benefits, finds Zofia Niemtus

SEND expert Helen Dunman explains how she uses stories and dolls to deliver sex education for students

With the news that school sports days can once again go ahead, how can we make sure they include all students?

Two in five boys born in the summer categorised as having special educational needs, research suggests

Teachers should unlock their inner detective when gathering evidence on how best to support students with SEND, says Margaret Mulholland

Mainstream teacher training doesn’t fully equip teachers to give proper support to SEND students, says Clare Deal

Ofsted thinks teaching assistants should be given greater subject knowledge – which misses the point, says Rob Webster

We use the acronym SEND to describe a variety of needs – but it falls short of covering everything, says Aidan Severs

Current approaches to inclusion are not working for children or teachers, says autistic teacher Laura McConnell