Secondary Adaptive Teaching Starter Pack

Free Secondary Adaptive Teaching Starter Pack featuring 5 Daily Non-Negotiables and a TA Prompting Guide for high-incidence SEND scaffolding in KS3 and KS4.

RESOURCE OVERVIEW
Equip your secondary department and teaching assistants with a practical, high-impact framework for inclusive classroom practice. This free starter pack is designed to streamline adaptive teaching (Teachers’ Standard 5) and maximize independent learning for students with high-incidence SEND, including Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Conditions.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS FREE DOWNLOAD

• 5 Daily Non-Negotiables Visual Poster (PDF): Clear, actionable classroom routines to reduce cognitive load, improve clarity, and support neurodivergent learners without increasing preparation time.

• Teaching Assistant (TA) Scaffolding & Prompting Guide (PDF): A practical tier-based prompting hierarchy (Pause, Prompt, Cue, Model) to move TAs from over-directing students to fostering genuine learner autonomy.

KEY CONTENT AND PRACTICAL USES

• Scaffolded Learning Sequences: Step-by-step guidance on structuring tasks using visual anchors and chunked instructions.

• TA & Teacher Alignment: Standardize how support staff prompt learners during independent seatwork across English, Maths, Science, and Humanities departments.

• High-Incidence SEND Focus: Specifically target working memory limits, executive functioning challenges, and visual processing needs.

WHY THIS PACK WORKS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

• Workload Friendly: Immediate implementation with zero extra lesson planning.

• Evidence-Informed: Aligned with the EEF Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools recommendations and the UK SEND Code of Practice.

• Departmental Standard: Ideal for whole-school INSET training, SENCO induction packs, or classroom display boards.

FILE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

• Resource Type: Printable Visual Guides and Scaffolding Checklists

• Target Audience: Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Teachers, SENCOs, and Teaching Assistants (Ages 11-16)

• File Format: High-Resolution, Print-Ready PDF