PGCE SEN and Inclusion

Question 1

Under the SEND Code of Practice (2015), what are the four broad areas of special educational need?

Accepted Answer

Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; social, emotional and mental health; sensory and/or physical needs

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Physical, emotional, social, and academic

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Reading, writing, mathematics, and behaviour

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Mild, moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties

Question 2

According to the SEND Code of Practice, what is the graduated approach to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND?

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A four-stage cycle of Assess, Plan, Do, Review that is used to match provision to the pupil's needs

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Immediately referring all SEND pupils to an educational psychologist

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Placing all SEND pupils in a separate unit away from mainstream classes

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Waiting until the pupil fails before providing any support

Question 3

Teachers' Standard 5 states that teachers must 'adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.' Which of the following best demonstrates this in practice for a pupil with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Providing materials in a dyslexia-friendly format (e.g., cream paper, larger font), allowing extra processing time, and using multi-sensory teaching approaches

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Reducing the pupil's workload so they do less than their peers

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Seating the pupil at the back of the classroom so they are not embarrassed

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Excusing the pupil from all written tasks

Question 4

What is the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in a mainstream school?

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To coordinate the provision for pupils with SEND, advise teachers, liaise with external agencies, and manage the SEND register

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To teach all pupils with SEND in a separate classroom

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To write all IEPs without input from classroom teachers

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To decide which pupils should be excluded from mainstream education

Question 5

A pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) joins your class. What is your legal responsibility as the classroom teacher?

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You must read and understand the EHCP, implement the specified provisions in your lessons, and contribute to annual reviews

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You have no responsibility — the SENCO handles everything for EHCP pupils

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You must create a completely separate curriculum for this pupil

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You should treat this pupil exactly the same as all others with no adaptations

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a 'reasonable adjustment' under the Equality Act 2010 for a pupil with a visual impairment?

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Providing enlarged print materials, ensuring good classroom lighting, and allowing the pupil to use assistive technology

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Asking the pupil to sit an easier version of the exam

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Reducing the pupil's timetable so they attend fewer lessons

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Placing the pupil in a special school without parental consultation