Reading Ambition For All – Virtual 2026/ 27

Module 1: The guiding principles of teaching SEND in mainstream schools

• Guidance
  • EEF guidance: SEND in mainstream schools
  • SEND Code of Practice
• Common SEND misconceptions
• Addressing misconceptions in your setting
• Ofsted blog: Pupils with SEND who have fallen behind

Module 2: Understanding children’s needs; ensuring access to learning for all

• Early literacy experiences (EEF: Preparing for literacy)
• Factors impacting literacy access (EEF: Literacy at the transition)

Module 3: Adaptive teaching and appropriate adaptations to use in class

• Using adaptive teaching while retaining fidelity to your SSP programme
• Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies
• Breaking teaching into smaller steps
• Using SSP programme to support:
  • Mapping phonemes to graphemes
  • Blending
  • Segmenting
• Working effectively with teaching assistants

Module 4: Leading Reading – High expectations for every child

Aims:

• Understand why reading is a priority for all pupils
• Audit provision for the reader
• Leadership responsibility for SEND
• Identify and implement targeted support

Content:

• Knowing your SSP programme
• Understanding assessment
• Ensuring consistency in reading instruction
• Staff deployment and tracking

Module 5: Supporting children with SEND complex needs

• Teach Us Too video and SEND curriculum pathways
• Engagement strategies and expert support
• Adaptations for writing, letter formation and recording
• Giving voice to non-verbal pupils using SSP adaptations

Module 6: TBC