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The Teacher’s Guide to SEN

The Teacher’s Guide to SEN by Natalie Packer is a practical reference for teachers supporting pupils with special educational needs. It covers common areas of need alongside classroom strategies, responsibilities, case studies and partnership with families and other professionals.

At a glance

Explains teacher responsibilities and identifying and supporting pupils through the graduated approach.
Discusses communication and interaction, autism, learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, and physical and sensory needs.
Includes classroom strategies for planning, feedback, questioning, modelling and scaffolding.
Covers SEN reviews, education, health and care plans, reasonable adjustments, progress tracking and working with families and other professionals.
Uses key facts, real-life case studies and reflection questions.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines an overview of SEN responsibilities with practical classroom approaches.
Addresses a broad range of needs, with examples relevant to primary and secondary practitioners.
Includes topics beyond lesson delivery, such as family relationships, partnership working and reviewing support.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Crown House Publishing
Publication date	23 Mar. 2017
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	192 pages
ISBN-10	1785830252
ISBN-13	978-1785830259

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	340 g
Dimensions	15.49 x 1.52 x 23.37 cm

What to know before buying

The guide describes the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice first introduced in 2014. Readers should check current guidance and local requirements when applying the book’s advice.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Primary and secondary teachers seeking an introduction or refresher on SEN practice.
Trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers looking for classroom strategies and an overview of common needs.
Practitioners who want a reference covering inclusive teaching, support planning and partnership working.

Less suited to

Readers looking only for a specialist, in-depth manual on one particular condition or need.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What does the guide cover?

It outlines teacher responsibilities, common areas of need, classroom adjustments and teaching strategies, support planning, progress reviews and partnership with families and other professionals.

Is it aimed at primary or secondary teachers?

The listing describes it as relevant to both primary and secondary practitioners, including trainees and newly qualified teachers.

Does it focus on one type of need?

No. The described coverage includes communication needs, autism, learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, and physical or sensory needs.