With an increased emphasis on inclusion in education, the challenge faced by schools is how to provide for the diverse and complex needs of all children. How to Support and Teach Children with Special Needs is essential reading for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCos and senior management. This practical book provides helpful hints and strategies to support children with a wide range of difficulties including those in the areas of communication, learning, behavioural, sensory / physical and medical. The book includes: details of a school's legal responsibilities towards children with special educational needs; a wealth of practical and accessible support strategies; checklists for assessment; useful addresses and resource lists. After teaching for 15 years, Veronica Birkett worked as an Ofsted inspector and advisory teacher, supporting pupils with special educational needs, their teachers and teaching assistants. She is the author of LDA's How To Survive & Succeed as a SENCO and How To Survive & Succeed as a Teaching Assistant.

Faced with deteriorating behaviour with a long list of possible causes, many teachers feel overwhelmed by the problem of challenging behaviour. This book has been written to strengthen and inspire even the most battle-fatigued teacher. It provides: clear, practical advice for senior managers, teachers and teaching assistants; definitions of troubled and troublesome behaviour; a helpful model of behaviour management; and strategies for avoiding confrontation and dealing with it when it does arise. Respected author Veronica Birkett writes with warmth and humour, bringing a wealth of classroom experience to this practical and accessible book. Taking the approach that prevention is better than cure, advice is given on how to create a positive ethos, in which challenging behaviour is less likely to occur in the first place. "How to Manage and Teach Children with Challenging Behaviour" is sure to become an indispensable friend and guide to any teacher experiencing the daily challenges of a modern classroom. It includes the latest title in LDA's category-bestselling "How To" series to tackle special needs in the school classroom.

Being a SENCo in a primary school is a demanding and responsible position - and one which is constantly evolving as special needs provision changes. Whether you are a SENCo looking for ways to develop and enhance your practice, or whether you are considering taking on the role, "How to Survive and Succeed as a SENCo in the Primary School" will provide an invaluable source of vital information and helpful advice. Packed with practical tips and ideas, this highly accessible book: explains clearly the roles and responsibilities of the SENCo and all who are involved with a pupil with special educational needs; takes you step-by-step through the 'graduated approach'- from children causing concern through to children with statements; suggests ways to organise and manage the special needs provision effectively; and, offers ideas and resources for in-service training. Now fully revised and updated to reflect changes in government policy and recent initiatives, this is the essential guide for all primary SENCos.