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About the Book Series

The nasen spotlight series provides practical guidance and tried-and-tested resources for all schools and professionals involved in supporting Special Educational Needs. Written by leading experts and covering a wide range of important issues relating to SEN, the books include accessible explanations and examples of best practice, as well as tools and techniques that you can use to improve provision in school. Several new books are published each year to reflect your changing professional needs, and the whole series is brought to you by nasen, the leading organisation representing SEN professionals.

73 Series Titles


Language for Learning in the Secondary School A Practical Guide for Supporting Students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Language for Learning in the Secondary School: A Practical Guide for Supporting Students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

1st Edition

By Sue Hayden, Emma Jordan
January 13, 2012

Language for Learning in the Secondary School employs the same easy-to-use format as the best-selling Primary version of this book but has been adapted to meet the specific needs of secondary school teachers. This indispensable resource is packed full of practical suggestions on how to support ...

Using Playful Practice to Communicate with Special Children

Using Playful Practice to Communicate with Special Children

1st Edition

By Margaret Corke
January 11, 2012

Playfulness is important; it creates an alternative space where emotional, cognitive and social dimensions can be explored and tested. This highly practical book explores the endless possibilities of using playful, creative and interactive activities to meaningfully engage with children with ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What Can Teachers Do?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Can Teachers Do?

3rd Edition

By Geoff Kewley
December 01, 2010

Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder a ‘made-up’ term? Is it simply an excuse for bad behaviour? How do children with ADHD really experience school?  This practical teacher’s guide dispels all the myths and gets down to the facts about ADHD. It explores the nitty-gritty of what you need to...

The SEN Handbook for Trainee Teachers, NQTs and Teaching Assistants

The SEN Handbook for Trainee Teachers, NQTs and Teaching Assistants

2nd Edition

By Wendy Spooner
December 01, 2010

Accessibly written with the needs of trainee teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants in mind, this new edition of Wendy Spooner’s popular SEN Handbook provides an up-to-the-minute introduction to key issues. Student teachers and teaching assistants will find the case studies and vignettes ...

Young People with Anti-Social Behaviours Practical Resources for Professionals

Young People with Anti-Social Behaviours: Practical Resources for Professionals

1st Edition

By Kathy Hampson
August 27, 2010

The media today suggests that many young people are becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. But increasing amounts of legislation and ASBOs neither seem to have addressed the real issues nor solved the problem, and may simply add to the frustrations of all those involved. Kathy Hampson’s ...

Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion International Responses to Developing Inclusive Education

Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion: International Responses to Developing Inclusive Education

1st Edition

Edited By Richard Rose
July 26, 2010

Confronting Obstacles to Inclusion uniquely and comprehensively addresses interpretations of inclusive education by drawing upon the experiences and expertise of leading writers and academics who have direct experience of teaching and researching this area around the world. This landmark ...

Supporting Children's Reading A Complete Short Course for Teaching Assistants, Volunteer Helpers and Parents

Supporting Children's Reading: A Complete Short Course for Teaching Assistants, Volunteer Helpers and Parents

2nd Edition

By Margaret Hughes, Peter Guppy
April 14, 2010

Being able to read is one of the most important skills in life and something we all want our children to achieve – for learning and for pleasure. Supporting Children’s Reading gives you the understanding you need of the reading process to ensure that children are effectively supported in their ...

A Handbook for Inclusion Managers Steering your School towards Inclusion

A Handbook for Inclusion Managers: Steering your School towards Inclusion

1st Edition

By Ann Sydney
September 29, 2009

Are you responsible for inclusion in your school? As an Inclusion Manager, you have a strategic role that covers a great deal more than special educational needs, and requires a specific knowledge and skill set in order to steer your school towards inclusion. A Handbook for Inclusion Managers ...

Living With Dyslexia The social and emotional consequences of specific learning difficulties/disabilities

Living With Dyslexia: The social and emotional consequences of specific learning difficulties/disabilities

2nd Edition

By Barbara Riddick
September 18, 2009

This book reinforces the need for understanding and support for childrenwith dyslexia from parents and teachers, but also the importance of thechildren's own understanding of their strengths and weaknesses in orderto fulfil their potential.  It should be recommended reading for allthose ...

Dyspraxia 5-14 Identifying and Supporting Young People with Movement Difficulties

Dyspraxia 5-14: Identifying and Supporting Young People with Movement Difficulties

2nd Edition

By Christine Macintyre
August 07, 2009

Dyspraxia is increasingly common in young children. This fully revised and updated edition of Christine Macintyre’s invaluable companion explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxia in growing up and offers suggestions as to how these might be alleviated. In this book the children ...

Teaching Foundation Mathematics A Guide for Teachers of Older Students with Learning Difficulties

Teaching Foundation Mathematics: A Guide for Teachers of Older Students with Learning Difficulties

1st Edition

By Nadia Naggar-Smith
March 28, 2008

This fully photocopiable resource will provide essential materials for anyone teaching pre-entry or foundation Maths in secondary schools and further education. Teaching Foundation Mathematics is developed to provide age appropriate material for adult learners with moderate to severe learning ...

The Special School's Handbook Key Issues for All

The Special School's Handbook: Key Issues for All

1st Edition

By Michael Farrell
August 17, 2007

Giving an up-to-date picture of the work of special schools, this practical and informative book provides an invaluable and timely companion for anyone teaching or planning to teach in special schools in the United Kingdom. Using case studies of good practice to provide clear suggestions on how ...

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