Writing and SEND in the English Classroom

This course is co-designed and delivered by Jennifer Webb and Amjad Ali.

Why is writing so hard? What can we do about it?

How can we help students to write MORE and write BETTER?

How can we build up confidence in students with low self-efficacy as writers?

How might we remove barriers in the classroom to support students to focus, understand, plan, elaborate, draft and redraft better?

How can we help SEND students see themselves as writers?

How can we support SEND students to flourish in independent exam writing?

Jennifer and Amjad will explore the issues and outline a range of practical, evidence informed strategies for teachers which combine each of their specialist areas. The course will focus on practice in the secondary classroom, and will be appropriate for teachers in mainstream as well as other settings such as special schools, PRUs, and other specialist provisions.

Amjad Ali is a widely respected expert in the SEND field, author of ‘A Little Guide for Teachers: SEND in Schools’, and an experienced senior leader with a focus on KS4 outcomes in areas of high disadvantage.

Jennifer Webb is an expert in writing instruction, grammar, motivation and English curriculum design with a track record of achieving excellent exam outcomes for students with barriers to learning.

The course takes place over four live online sessions – people can join live or catch up with the recordings at their leisure for a full 12 months after the course has ended.

Session 1: Foundations of Writing – Tuesday 14th January, 7:15-8:15pm

Session 2: Pedagogy for Writing – Tuesday 21st January, 7:15-8:15pm

Session 3: Progress in Writing – Tuesday 28th January, 7:15-8:15pm

Session 4: Writing in Exams – Tuesday 4th February, 7:15-8:15pm

Once this course has been purchased, you will be able to view it in the ‘My Account’ area of this website for 12 months.