Teach Secondary 13.8

This issue, we look at how inclusive classroom practice calls for clarity as to what students need, and lessons that bring out the best in everyone... How can we ensure that students with SEND aren’t ill-served by the organisation and content of their lessons? FOCUS ON: SEND THE AGENDA: 62 IMAGINATIVE LEAPS Alice Guile considers how certain teaching approaches and activities can help neurodiverse students play to their strengths 65 FREEDOM FROM FRICTION The time you set aside for creating pen portraits and pupil passports will be time well spent, advises Rebecca Leek... 70 DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS? Hannah Day highlights the lesson adjustments that teachers can provide for students with autism– and girls, in particular 61 teachwire.net/secondary S E N D