Product Description

This practical book will help teachers of SEN pupils to assess, record and improve the literacy skills of their pupils. It is a photocopiable resource pack which covers all aspects of literacy development through the early and primary years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75062 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Review
'Many teachers feel they need help in meeting children's special needs within the literacy hour. Heather Duncan's and Sarah Parkhouse's pack aims to offer teachers just this kind of practical support. - Olivia O'Sullivan, Times Educational Supplement

'When you look at the content you will see that here is a resource which you can make good use of. The material included shows many signs one would expect from something that has been produced by two ex-SENCOs. It is very well organised, synchronised with the National Literacy Strategy, and offering clear targets which can be incorporated into IEPs. A resource to be recommended. - Special

From the Back Cover
This practical book will help teachers of pupils with Special Educational Needs assess, record and improve the literacy skills of their pupils. The book is a photocopiable resource pack which covers all aspects of literacy development through the Early and Primary Years including early skills, reading, phonological skills, writing, spelling and handwriting. The authors are experienced practitioners who understand that pupils with SEN have very individual learning needs and have developed a pack that is designed to assess and meet these needs.
This resource pack includes advice and ideas on:
using the pack with the National Literacy Strategy
record keeping and Individual Education Plans
assessing pupils skills
strategies for future learning
It contains photocopiable checklists and assessment sheets for both teacher and pupil to complete and has clear child-friendly illustrated worksheets throughout. An indispensable resource for all classrooms.

About the Author
Heather Duncan worked as a SENCO before becoming an Advisory Teacher for Special Educational Needs. She is currently a Deputy Head and Inspector for Special Educational Needs.
Sarah Parkhouse worled as a Primary School Teacher and SENCO before becoming a specialist literacy teacher for her Local Education Authority.