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SEND Quick Reference — One Page for Mainstream Teachers

A one-page reference summarising the most useful adjustments for the four most common SEND profiles — autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety. Print and stick on your desk.

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Learning objective

Provide an at-a-glance reference of common SEND adjustments for mainstream class teachers.

About this resource

  • Subject: SEND & Inclusion
  • Type: Checklist
  • Grade levels: Kindergarten (ages 4-6, ≈ Reception / Y1), Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 7
  • Date added: 2026-08-22
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher

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