Teach Secondary Issue 14.8

A closer look at what Ofsted wants to see from schools in terms of ‘inclusion’; what remote learning can do to make lessons more accessible; and the communication essentials that some teachers can miss... How should we ensure that teaching and learning can be accessed by all students, whatever their particular needs and requirements? FOCUS ON: SEND THE AGENDA: 68 CHECKS AND BALANCES MeenaWood examines whether Ofsted’s recent focus on ‘inclusion’ will make a substantive difference to the learning and wellbeing of children with SEND 71 MAXIMISE YOUR CAPACITY If schools wish to expand their SEND support capacity, digital tools have to be part of the solution, says Alessandro Capozzi 72 MAKE THE CONNECTION Joe Fautley highlights some of the common assumptions and misconceptions teachers can have when it comes to communicating with neurodivergent students 67 teachwire.net/secondary E N G L I S H