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

Print your evidence checklist

General principles and strategies

Graphic organisers

These printable sheets can be used to differentiate the thinking skills and strategies employed.

Science Differentiation in Action

This resource pack includes worksheets, activities and ideas that teachers can use directly in the classroom.

Word banks

Word lists can be given out to students. New words in a lesson can be marked off on the list, ensuring the students understand their meanings.

Differentiating for SEND students

Guide to SEND

From ASE, this guide is packed with information and practical ideas for science teachers.

Supporting Access in Science

A wealth of practical ideas and guidance to enhance both mainstream and special school teaching, from ASE.

Using cameras in class

A number of uses are described, including capturing a moment, sequencing, student centred reviews, communication and modelling good behaviour.

Velcro displays

Resources, ideas, scaffolds and teaching ideas to support students in developing their thinking skills.

Writing frame template

Assist SEN students in their understanding of key science ideas with this printable template.

Supporting EAL students

Good practice in EAL

What does Ofsted define as good practice in EAL teaching?

Differentiating for high ability students

Enriching school science for the gifted learner

A wealth of practical ideas here to extend and challenge thinking, with all the resources included.

Research	Bookshelf	CPD
Catering for Dyslexia - how others benefit	An ASCD Study Guide for How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms	Differentiating for learning in STEM teaching (online CPD)
Children with communication difficulties in mainstream science classrooms	How to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms	Responding to pupil needs in science
Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants		DfE - Training for Teaching SEND Students
Putting differentiation into practice in secondary science lessons
The most able students: examining failure to achieve (Ofsted)