Standard 5

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.

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

The guide to differentiation is a great starting point for resources supporting this Standard. For more useful resources on this Standard, take a look at our hand-selected resources below.

General principles and strategies ​

• CHOICE BOARDS

  A useful video on how to use choice boards to differentiate, with plenty of science specific examples.

• examples of tiering

  A good video explaining tiering and plenty examples of tiered assignments and lesson plans.

• GRAPHIC ORGANISERS

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

• GUIDE TO differentiation

  Introduces some of the key principles of effective differentiated learning and provides a range of practical ideas.

• science differentiation in action

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

• THINKERS TOOLBOX

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

• 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 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES

  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.

• SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA

  This booklet is packed full of practical ideas to support students’ learning and help them develop coping strategies. 

• 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 

• 50 EAL STRATEGIES 

  Each strategy is explained and accompanied by an illustration to aid memory.

• GOOD PRACTICE IN EAL

  What does Ofsted define as good practice in EAL teaching?

• HOW DO YOU ASSESS EAL?

  QCA document providing advice on assessing progress and attainment in English as an Additional Language.

 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.

• CHEMISTRY FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED

  Activities include Su Doku puzzles, Chemistry Olympiad questions, concept cartoons and mind maps.