Technology for SEND in Primary Schools

Helen Caldwell is the curriculum lead for Primary Computing in Teacher Education at the University of Northampton. Her teaching covers the use of technology across primary subjects, implementing the computing curriculum and assistive technologies for SEN. Steve Cullingford-Agnew is a Senior Lecturer in Education working for the Centre for Special Education and Research team at the University of Northampton. He has previously held posts as a head teacher at Special Schools in Northamptonshire and has worked as a LEA SEN inspector. He is currently a trainer and assessor for HLTA at the University of Northampton.

• Literacy: Technology supporting literacyOutdoor Learning: Using technology to engage with the physical worldMusic technology: Promoting engagement through sound and musicPerforming arts: Exploring alternative avenues for expressionScientific inquiry: Supporting children as researchers and inquirersDesign and Technology: Ensuring designing and making is accessible for allMathematics and Computing: Inclusive approaches to computing and mathsArt: Technology for inclusive creative artsPSED: Technology developing life skillsMultisensory storytelling: Creating immersive environments for multisensory storytelling

This has helped with teaching my students who have SEND