Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

We support education professionals working with students of all ages, in mainstream and special education settings, who may need additional learning support. Together, we can help your students mature, learn more effectively and reach their potential.

As students slowly try to get to terms with the 'new normal' and how they can now interact with their peers and teachers within the school environment, some of your learners, especially those with SEN, may be feeling more anxious and stressed. To help keep them on track, we are offering a number of digital resources that allow you to assess, educate and support young people either face to face or remotely while keeping them engaged during these challenging times.

Useful guidelines for those with SEN

Telepractice

Q-global

Q-global is our web-based administration, scoring and reporting system that enables you to administer a selection of assessments, remotely or via telepractice, so you can continue supporting your clients during social distancing. Q-global also allows you to input results from paper-and-pencil assessments to generate scores and produce accurate comprehensive reports.

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Access arrangements

Standardised scores can help you provide evidence of ability in key areas for your students’ access arrangement and Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications. Schools and colleges trust us to provide them with reliable measures, including the WIAT-III UK for Teachers, WRAT5 and DASH.

Our dedicated Access Arrangements page includes the latest guidelines and regulations, links to useful sites, and information on the tests from Pearson Assessment which are suitable.

Education, Health and Care Plan

One in five learners has a special educational need. By identifying difficulties early on, schools can work with families and pupils to have a positive, long-term effect on development and achievement. We are here to help support you with a range of assessments, interventions and CPD resources, so that you can help students participate, progress and enjoy school life to the full. 

Training

We’re dedicated to helping you maintain your CPD throughout your career, with a range of training tools, programmes and unique award sponsorship.

Discover our wide range of tools and events designed to help you continue to develop and support the needs of the students you work with.

Training Support

Diversity and inclusion - Accessibility

We believe all young people should be able to access their learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Find out how we've been supporting accessibility in schools.

Additional education support

Pearson resources that can help provide additional support to students with Special Educational Needs:

Supporting your SEN students, no matter their need

We believe everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve their full potential and to be successful at school. That is why we are here to help you to support your students throughout their educational journey from assessment and intervention to examination, so they can succeed no matter their need.

Learn more on our range of resources and support in our "Supporting your SEN students interactive guide".

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