We regularly ask our teams to implement reasonable adjustments to support our SEND learners. However, in a busy school environment, finding the time to research and determine the most effective strategy for an individual child can be a significant challenge.

This practical, downloadable resource will help your team confidently support pupils with special educational needs.

Practical SEND Strategies for Schools and Educational Settings

This print-friendly download gives teachers and teaching assistants actionable ideas to support diverse learners in the classroom. Carefully structured to align with quality teaching strategies, the resource is broken down into ten key areas of need, including behavioural, assessment and communication support (and more).

Maximise the Value Across Your School

This resource can be used in a number of ways, including:

• Staff Room Noticeboards: Print it out as a permanent, easy-access reference for all staff.
• Staff Meetings & CPD Briefings: A talking point to refresh ideas on inclusive teaching.
• Lesson Planning: A quick checklist for teachers looking to vary their classroom support.

Who Created the Resource?

Claire Steele - Adviser, Services For Education

With over 20 years of experience in primary education, Claire Steele is a respected and committed school leader who has worked across a diverse range of schools and multi-academy trusts.

Her previous roles include Assistant Principal, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENCo, and Senior Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. She has also worked extensively with partners to support the delivery of a wide range of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Claire also holds the NPQSL and NPQLTD.

Claire is deeply passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environments, where the well-being of pupils is at the heart of practice. She brings her extensive knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm to Services For Education, supporting schools in embedding effective and compassionate safeguarding and SEND practices at every level.

As part of the team of advisers at Services For Education, Claire champions SEND and equality, ensuring these values remain central to all aspects of her work. Most recently, she has developed the newly launched SEND offer from Services For Education. She also delivers high-quality safeguarding training and conducts comprehensive safeguarding audits in schools.