Your essential guide to SEND in secondary schools

The Secondary SEND Handbook for Trainee Teachers by Dr Sarah Alix is a practical guide to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for trainee and beginning teachers in secondary schools. It is published by Sage and mapped to the Teachers' Standards and the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).

The book explains current policy and legislation, a beginning teacher's role and responsibilities, and the four broad areas of need in the SEND Code of Practice, with ways to support pupils in each. Real school case studies, critical reflection and professional discussion topics run throughout.

What the book covers

• SEND policy and legislation, and the roles of the SENCo and class teacher.
• Communication and interaction, cognition and learning, SEMH, and sensory and physical needs.
• Working with support staff, other professionals, parents and carers.
• Assessing needs through the graduated approach, and Education, Health and Care Plans.

Written by a teacher educator

Dr Sarah Alix has around 20 years' experience in education and leads teacher training at the Sigma Trust in Essex. She holds an EdD, the SENCo award and a PGCert in Autism.

The Secondary SEND Handbook is a clear, well-structured starting point for every new secondary teacher.

• Author: Dr Sarah Alix, teacher educator
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Format: Paperback, 176 pages
• Dimensions: 242 x 169 x 11 mm
• Weight: 308g
• Mapped to the Teachers' Standards and the ITTECF
• Includes case studies and discussion topics
• ISBN-13: 9781036209568

• Mapped to teacher training. Aligned with the Teachers' Standards and the ITTECF for trainee and early career teachers.
• Covers all four areas of need. Clear guidance on each broad area of need in the SEND Code of Practice.
• Practical as well as policy. Covers the graduated approach, EHC plans and working with support staff.
• Experienced author. Dr Sarah Alix leads teacher training and holds the SENCo award.

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• 1 x paperback book

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• What is The Secondary SEND Handbook for Trainee Teachers?
  It is a guide to special educational needs and disabilities in secondary schools for trainee and beginning teachers. It covers policy, teacher responsibilities, areas of need and practical classroom support.
• Is the book linked to teacher training standards?
  Yes, it is mapped to the Teachers' Standards and the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF). This makes it useful for secondary teacher training courses.
• What areas of need does the book cover?
  It covers the four broad areas of need in the SEND Code of Practice: communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, and sensory and physical needs.
• Does the book explain EHC plans?
  Yes, a full chapter covers Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Another explains how to assess pupil needs through the graduated approach.
• Who is Dr Sarah Alix?
  Dr Sarah Alix has around 20 years' experience in education and leads teacher training at the Sigma Trust in Essex. She holds an EdD, a psychology degree, the SENCo award and a PGCert in Autism.
• What format is The Secondary SEND Handbook?
  It is a 176-page paperback published by Sage. It measures 242 x 169 x 11 mm, weighs 308g and has the ISBN 9781036209568.