special extra

 Special Extra is a new benefit for nasen members. Special Extra will be sent to all members three times per year April, June and October. This publication is written for busy SEN professional to offer guidance, tips and strategies that they can share with colleagues in their schools. Special Extra is a publication for practitioners to share the things that have worked for them with a wider audience.

Topics covered in recent issues include:

April Special Extra:

Looking at literacy - Nasen identifies the key sections of Ofsted’s recent report on literacy
A games lesson - teaching spelling using traditional games
The Education Bill 2011- SEN implications
ICT potential - How can we use ICT to support communication?
Recommended reading for the National Award
for SEN Co-ordination

June Special Extra:

What is the key to effective management of TAs?
Training observations - As the National Award for SENCOs approaches the end of its second year, we compare the experiences of two SENCOs who have participated in the training
School reform: revolution or regulation? An outstanding report from Ofsted prompted one special school to reflect on the elements of successful leadership
Literacy gains - Implementing a structured literacy intervention programme for low achievers at Year 7

If you have an idea for an interesting article please contact Special Extra editor Mr Sean Stockdale using seans@nasen.org.uk.

Sample Special Extra articles are available to download here.