[senco-forum] primary differentiation

From our provision map:

>From our provision map:

Differentiated curriculum planning, activities, delivery and outcomes.

Increased visual aids / modelling etc.

Use of pastel colours for IWB backgrounds.

Visual timetables.

Use of symbols.

Access strategies planned and utilised to include all pupils:

-         differentiated questioning;

-         use of alternatives to questions;

-         range of interactive strategies;

-         use of multi-sensory approaches.

Teaching assistant support or assessment for targeted children during whole 
class sessions.

Planned use of oral and mental starter to enable pupils to rehearse, sharpen 
and develop mathematical skills.

Opportunities taken to model activities for independent work or further 
reinforcement by TA.

Provision of independent activities that ensure a range of opportunities:

-         to encourage discussion and co-operation between pupils;

-         for recording and alternatives to pencil and paper tasks.

Differentiated activities that enable all pupils to work independently:

-         group topic mats (laminated A3 sheets with key words, diagrams, 
mind maps, picture cues);

-         illustrated dictionaries;

-         writing frames;

-         access to word processor.

Brain gym exercises.

Access to equipment:

-         pencil grips;

-         special scissors (Easi Grip, Long Loop or sprung);

-         writing slopes;

-         word processors.

Hope some is of use. (We only have pupils to Year 4, though).

Chris

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Subject: [senco-forum] primary differentiation

> Dear all
> I have been asked to lead a staff meeting on differentiation at my small 
> primary school.  Any suggestions for things to include?  I feel this could 
> be a real opportunity to change some of the thinking still present about 
> differentiation "by outcome"  being the only way not to overload teachers.
>
> I know this is a vague and wide topic, but would be very grateful for any 
> ideas which could be suitable from R to Y6!
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Anusia
> Primary SENCO
>
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