1. Theme: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
This is one of 11 lists of themed resources originally created as a result of recommendations by
participants at a series of eight HEA workshops held around England in spring/summer 2012. In this
sense, they form a record of the views of the particular contributors, and are not intended to be
exhaustive, or exclusive.
Lists are in alphabetical order, and enough information is included in the referencing to allow
resources to be located readily. If the individual resources are to be used (in course documentation,
academic work, etc.), you may need to adapt this to fit your own institutional referencing
requirements.
Checked 24 February 2016
Bishton, H. (2007) Children's voice, children's rights: what children with special needs have to say
about their variously inclusive schools, NCSL. Available at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/7056/
Booth, T. and Ainscow, M. (2002) Index for Inclusion: developing learningand participation in
schools, CSIE. Available at http://www.eenet.org.uk/resources/docs/Index%20English.pdf
Clarke, A. (2012) Special educational needs in England - Statistical first release, DfE. Available at
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/14909/
Council for Disabled Children (2013) Countdown to change: getting ready for reforms, Resources
available at http://www.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/media/527417/countdown-to-change-fe-final.pdf
DCSF (2009) Bullying Involving Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Safe to
Learn: Embedding anti-bullying work in schools. Available at
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100405140447/http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/beha
viour/tacklingbullying/sendisab/
DCSF (2010) Breaking the link between special educational needs and low attainment - Everyone's
business. Available at
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrder
ingDownload/00213-2010DOM-EN.pdf DES (2004) Pedagogy and practice: teaching and learning in
secondary schools.
Unit 4: Lesson design for inclusion http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/5667/
DfE (2014) Children and Families Act 2014 Available at
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6/contents/enacted
DfE (2014) Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years. Available at
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/342440/SEND_Code_of_Practi
ce_approved_by_Parliament_29.07.14.pdf

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DfE (2011 and 2012) Various documents including SEND green paper:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-and-aspiration-a-new-approach-to-special-educational-
needs-and-disability-consultation, Training materials for teaching SEND students:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-pupils-with-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-
send/training-modules-and-resources-for-teaching-send-pupils , Available at
https://www.gov.uk/topic/schools-colleges-childrens-services/special-educational-needs-disabilities
DfE (2011) Support and Aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability – A
Consultation. Available at
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/stand
ard/publicationdetail/page1/cm%208027
DfES (2001) Special Educational Needs: Code of practice (ref: DfES 0581/2001). Available at:
https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DfES%200581%202001
DfES (2001) SEN Toolkit (ref: DfES 0558 2001). Available at
https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DfES%200558%202001
DfES (2001) Guidance on Access to Education for Children and Young People with Medical Needs
(ref: DfES 0732/2001). Available at:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrder
ingDownload/DFES-0732-2001.pdf
Ekins, A. (2012) The Changing Face of Special Educational Needs: impact and implications for
SENCOs and their schools, Routledge.
Ellis, S. Tod, J., and Graham-Matheson, L. (2008) Special Educational Needs and Inclusion:
Reflection and Renewal, NASUWT. Available at
http://www.nasuwt.org.uk/consum/groups/public/@journalist/documents/nas_download/nasuwt_009079.pdf
Florian, L. (2012) The Inclusive Practice Project: Key lessons for teacher education (PowerPoint
presentation on the TEAN Teacher Educators’ Storehouse). Link available at
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/SubjectAreas/Education/Research/TEAN/TeacherEducatorsStorehouse/Arc
hive/SpecialEducationalNeedsChangingPerspectives.aspx
Garner, P. (2013) Knowing Me, Knowing Them, Knowing How: promoting inclusions in Teacher
Education (PowerPoint presentation on the TEAN Teacher Educators’ Storehouse). Link available at
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/SubjectAreas/Education/Research/TEAN/TeacherEducatorsStorehouse/Coll
aborativeWorking/Home.aspx
General Teaching Council for England (2004) Research for Teachers - Effective strategies for pupils
with EBD, GTCE.
General Teaching Council for England (2007) Research for Teachers - Special educational needs and
inclusion, GTCE.
Jisc TechDis site available at https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides?f[0]=field_project_topics%3A569 JISC
TechDis is a UK advisory service on technologies for inclusion. Despite an audience predominantly of
FE and HE, there are useful resources and advice for all phases. List of free software -
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/using-assistive-and-accessible-technology-in-teaching-and-learning/free-and-
open-source-software
Lamb, B., (2009) Lamb Inquiry: special educational needs and parental confidence, DCSF. Available
at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/9042/
Law J, Plunkett C (2009) The interaction between behaviour and speech and language difficulties:
does intervention for one affect outcomes in the other? Technical report. Evidence in Education
Library London: EPPI-Centre, Institute of Education, University of London. Review available at
http://www.ttrb3.org.uk/?p=752 Publication available at
http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=2461&language=en-US
MESH guides (2014) Available at http://www.meshguides.org/category/special-needs-2/

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Naldic (2009) EAL and SEN - professional development resources for teacher educators. Available at
http://www.naldic.org.uk/eal-initial-teacher-education/ite-programmes/eal-sen
Nasen is an organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancement
and development of all those with special and additional support needs. Nasen website:
http://www.nasen.org.uk/
Ofsted (2006) Inclusion: does it matter where children are taught? Available at
http://www.ttrb3.org.uk/inclusion-does-it-matter-where-pupils-are-taught-an-ofsted-report-on-the-provision-
and-outcomes-in-different-settings-for-pupils-with-learning-difficulties-and-disabilities/
Ofsted (2008) Special educational needs and disability - Towards inclusive schools. Available at
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Ofsted+%282008%29+Special+educational+needs+and+disability+-
+Towards+inclusive+schools,+HMI-2535&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=9pPNVvbXNoH3UK-ojKAM
(This search takes you to the download of the Word document)
Ofsted (2009) Twelve outstanding special schools – excelling through inclusion. Available at
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/11217/
Ofsted (2010) The special educational needs and disability review. Available at
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/413814/Special_education_ne
eds_and_disability_review.pdf
Ofsted (2010) A statement is not enough. Available at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/1145/
Ofsted (2012) No place for bullying. Available at
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/413234/No_place_for_bullying
.pdf
TDA (2007) Inclusion - Training module on inclusion for teaching support staff. Available at
http://www.naldic.org.uk/Resources/NALDIC/Teaching%20and%20Learning/prim_induction_inclusion.pdf
TDA (2009) Special educational needs and/or disabilities training toolkit: PGCE courses - statutory
requirements: PGCE session 1. Available at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/13762/
TDA (2009) Special educational needs and/or disabilities training toolkit: PGCE courses - statutory
requirements: PGCE session 2 Available at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/13763/
[There are video clips to support the two resources above which are currently not available).
TDA (2010) Advanced training materials for autism; dyslexia; speech, language and communication;
emotional, social and behavioural difficulties; moderate learning difficulties. Available at
http://www.education.gov.uk/lamb/(Resources created following Lamb Inquiry (2009))
TDA (2010) Training materials for teachers of learners with severe, profound and complex learning
difficulties. Available at http://www.complexneeds.org.uk/
(Resources created following Salt Review (DCSF 2010).
Teachers TV (archived) (2009) The Teachers TV ITE Lectures: Inclusive Physical Education.
Available at http://archive.teachfind.com/ttv/www.teachers.tv/videos/inclusive-physical-education.html
Teachers TV (archived) (2009) The Teachers TV ITE Lectures: Excellence and equity. Available at
http://archive.teachfind.com/ttv/www.teachers.tv/videos/excellence-and-equity-university-of-manchester.html
The Communication Trust - http://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001) Available at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/10/contents
UNESCO (1994) The Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education.
Paris: UNESCO. Available at http://www.unesco.org/education/pdf/SALAMA_E.PDF
Welsh Assembly Government (2011) Respecting others: Bullying around special educational needs
and disabilities. Available at
http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/publications/circulars/antibullying/?lang=en

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Autism including Aspergers syndrome
Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders developed by Mark Coppin October 2012
http://www.autismhandbook.org/images/4/4c/Appwheel.pdf
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), (2011) Autistic spectrum disorders: A guide
for practitioners working in pre-school / primary / special school settings in Wales. Available at
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/1892/
National Autistic Society http://www.autism.org.uk/
The society has produced these resources:
Educational professionals in schools: http://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/training-
consultancy/education-training.aspx
Autism spectrum disorders: A resource pack for school staff
http://www.autism.org.uk/professionals/teachers/in-your-school/pack.aspx
Dyslexia
BBC news item (2013) - E-readers 'more effective' for some dyslexic readers. Available at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24144078
British Dyslexia Association - http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
DCSF (2009) Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties: An
independent report from Sir Jim Rose for the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
Available at
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrder
ingDownload/00659-2009DOM-EN.pdf
Dyslexia Scotland (2012) Addressing Dyslexia toolkit. Available at http://www.addressingdyslexia.org/
General Teaching Council for England (2008) Research for Teachers -Strategies for supporting
dyslexic pupils, GTCE.
Dyspraxia
The Dyspraxia Foundation classroom guidelines: http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/dyspraxia-
children/classroom-guidelines-schools-teachers/
Gifted and Talented
Bailey R, Pearce G, Winstanley C, Sutherland M, Smith C, Stack N, Dickenson M (2008) A systematic
review of interventions aimed at improving the educational achievement of pupils identified as gifted
and talented. Technical report. In: Research Evidence in Education Library. London: EPPI. Available
at http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=2402
DfES (2007) Gifted and talented education: guidance on preventing underachievement: a focus on
dual or multiple exceptionality (dme). Available at http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/7070/
DCSF documents on Gifted and Talented - Guidance and toolkits are available on the Educational
Evidence Portal (eep) at
http://www.eep.ac.uk/dnn2/ResourceArea/GiftedandTalented/Guidanceandtoolkits/tabid/148/Default.aspx
Ofsted (2013) The most able students: examining failure to achieve. Available at
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/405518/The_most_able_stude
nts.pdf

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Ofsted (2015) The most able pupils – an update on progress since June 2013. Available at
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/408909/The_most_able_stude
nts_an_update_on_progress_since_June_2013.pdf
Veronikas, S. and Shaughnessy, M.F. (2004) ‘Self-theories and lessons for giftedness: a reflective
conversation with Carol Dweck‘, Gifted Education International, 19, 27 – 33, Available at:
http://gei.sagepub.com/content/19/1/27.abstract
The National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) http://www.nace.co.uk/
The National Association for Gifted Children http://www.potentialplusuk.org/