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Gifted and Talented education: Guidance on addressing underachievement – Planning a whole-school approach

This is the final booklet in the current series of five titles addressing the issues of gifted and talented education for learners who are underachieving or are at risk of underachieving. Ref: 00378-2009BKT-EN Publication date: May 2009

Letters and Sounds: Principles and practice of high quality phonics

This pack contains materials that concentrate on activities to promote phonics: speaking and listening skills, phonological awareness and oral blending. These phonics materials also provide advice and activities to help practitioners and teachers ensure that, by the end of Key Stage 1, children develop fluent word reading skills and have good foundations in spelling and letter writing.

Progression guidance 2009–10

Improving data to raise attainment and maximise the progress of learners with Special Educational Needs, Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (SEN/LDD). Ref: 00553-2009BKT-EN Publication date: July 2009

Inclusion Development Programme (IDP)

Introduction to the CPD areas of the cross-phase Special Educational Needs (SEN) area of the National Strategies site. In 2008, the the Inclusion Development Programme focuses on dyslexia and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). In 2009, the focus is on autism, and after that, on behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Inclusion Development Programme (IDP): Dyslexia and speech, language and communications needs (SLCN)

This DVD and accompanying booklet is designed to support continuity and progression for pupils and support the alignment of key messages related to the inclusion and achievement of pupils with dyslexia or speech, language and communication needs. Ref: 00103-2008 Publication date: October 2008

Narrowing the Gaps: A priority for national, local and school action

List of materials to support schools in narrowing the gaps between the attainment of disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils and their peers.

Key stage 1