Improving Literacy Skills for Children with Special Educational Needs

This practical book, written by experienced practitioners, will help teachers of pupils with Special Educational Needs assess, record and improve the literacy skills of their pupils. The book covers all aspects of literacy development through the Early and Primary Years including early skills, reading, phonological skills, writing, spelling and handwriting. This resource pack includes advice and ideas on: *using the pack with the National Literacy Strategy *record keeping and Individual Education Plans *assessing pupils' skills *strategies for future learning. It contains photocopiable checklists and assessment sheets for both teacher and pupil to complete and has clear child-friendly illustrated worksheets throughout. An indispensable resource for all classrooms.

Heather Duncan worked as a SENCO before becoming an Advisory Teacher for Special Educational Needs. She is currently an Assistant Head and Inspector for Special Educational Needs. Sarah Parkhouse worked as a Primary School Teacher and SENCO before becoming a specialist literacy teacher for her Local Education Authority.