Teacher Standard 5
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
We have put together a series of resources, research documents, CPD and literature to support you as a teacher in meeting Standard five of the Department of Education's Teachers' Standards.
Resources
These cover:
know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them