AchieveAbility National Network A framework for whole institutional Inclusive practice Katherine Hewlett & David

1. HEA Research Seminar Series 2009: Access and Success for All AchieveAbility National Network A framework for whole institutional Inclusive practice Katherine Hewlett & David Crabtree

2. Context and premise • Lack of understanding of how the brain works - impact on teacher CPD • Underpinning knowledge of learning to manage pupil performance • Identification of SpLD - 10% in the classroom • Underlying premise is that teaching and learning for SpLD benefits all learners • Change of direction in the classroom- accessibility for all learners

3. The Challenges Global questions The power of simple questions Multiple intelligences The need for right brain approaches New disciplines New knowledge Knowledge based economies Learning most - when there is greatest diversity

4. Background to the research The background - East of England training • Engaged an active learning approach to teaching • Responded to Govt targets-greater participation in HE • Since 2006- 91 institutions- 145 staff. Including 3 Review sessions- enabled staff to exchange ideas- report on progress made. Research Methodology • Mailed out questionnaires to participants • Face to face and telephone interviews Roles- Resources- perceptions-ideas about learning General-opportunities-knowledge-pupil performance

5. Institutional twin tracks Whose pupils Perceived a small minority Subject focus Value-added In-built predictions Focus on targets rather than learning Inclusion units Findings

6. Step by step approach SMT Institution audit Action plan Staff audit Materials audit Staff training Observation Embedding practice Whole school assessment The framework

7. Supportive Criteria in partnership with teachers Multi-sensory Big picture linked to details Feedback with examples Full report to school Classroom observations

8. First stage – resource base & file sharing Audit and observations Working in teams Management led in consultation with staff Embedding practice

9. Loss of intellectual talent to the nation. Teacher training, in the main, does not include practice for SpLD learners Disparate data collection across sector Lack of staff awareness Staff working in silos Institutional operational structures Change in delivery perceived as risk taking Subject based knowledge versus underpinning knowledge Research ConclusionEmergent issues and questions

10. Raising awareness by building on the outcomes of the national project. Disseminating the findings of our activities research Lobbying on teaching and learning policy. Embedding Teaching & Learning practice Providing a platform for the learner voice. AchieveAbility National Network: www.achieveability.org.uk