Good Teaching for Children with SEND

Alison Silby is Assistant Programme Director for Primary School Direct and Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Reading. Her work focuses on Initial Teacher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her current research focusses on supporting the professional development and practice of trainee teachers with dyslexia. Previously, Alison designed and led the specialism pathway for SEND at Brunel University. Her earlier teaching career ranged across key stages 1, 2 and 3 where she assumed responsibility for English. Ann Callander is an educational writer who has worked as a SENCo, Speech and Language Resource Base teacher, County Support and Advisory teacher (SEND), as well as Lead teacher for Gifted and Talented and dual exceptionality. She has been involved in working with children, families, class teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals for over 25 years. Ann has written a range of articles relating to SEND and has co-authored a number of books for teachers as well as books for children.