This page outlines some ways cognition and learning needs may present at the Universal +Level of the Graduated Approach. There are also details of some model provision and strategies that may be useful at this level.

Needs Descriptors

Attainment and Progress

There is evidence of difference in meeting age related expectations for one or more areas of cognition and learning despite Inclusive High-Quality Teaching.

 The CYP:

• may be making slower than expected progress in specific areas of learning and development e.g., spelling.
• can demonstrate their understanding with appropriate scaffolding.
• may be slower to use, retain and apply everyday concepts than age equivalent peers,
• requires regular overlearning and consolidation.
• may have difficulties with reading comprehension.
• may have difficulties understanding mathematical language and concepts.
• may have difficulties getting ideas for writing and using appropriate sentence structures.
• may be working up to a year behind age related expectations.

Curriculum Access

The CYP is able to independently participate in most classrooms/settings and routines.

The CYP may:

• be developing coping strategies such as copying work/following peers for prompts.
• experience some difficulties with the pace of curriculum delivery and require pre-teaching and consolidation of learning.
• require use of multi-sensory activities in key skills to reinforce learning and provide meaningful experiences.
• have some difficulties with maintaining attention.

 Model Provision and Strategies

• Individual workstation
• Hover support
• Mark writing for content
• Allow additional time to complete tasks
• Consider recording options and demand
• Small group pre-teaching vocabulary or skill
• Small group post-teaching to embed class teaching
• Interventions for specific skills e.g.,

➢ Phonics
➢ Reading/writing/maths
➢ Precision teaching
➢ Alphabet arc

• Specific strategies/resources:

➢ Sound buttons/ talk tins
➢ Colourful semantics
➢ Coloured overlays/paper
➢ Memory games
➢ Speak to text software
➢ Read aloud software

Links

• Removing Cognition and Learning Barriers
• Training and Resources

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