Reading Ambition for All: Teaching children who need themost support, including those with SEND

What is the ‘Reading Ambition for All’ programme?

The programme explores the appropriate teaching, support and provision of phonics teaching for children not reading at age-related expectations, with a particular focus on those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It draws on the latest research about how children learn to read, and effective approaches to teaching those who need specific adaptations to make progress. The programme will enable participants to confidently assess, plan and teach reading to all children using the guidance and resources from their chosen SSP programme. 

There are five modules:

1. Guiding principles of SEND in mainstream schools

2. Understanding children’s needs; ensuring access to learning 

3. Adaptive teaching and appropriate adaptations to use in class 

4. Leading reading: High expectations for every child; using assessment to create specific and effective support using your SSP programme 

5. Supporting children with a more complex SEND