SEN and the Universal Classroom

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All Aboard ADHD

Claire Quigley Ward

47 episodes

4 days ago

All Aboard ADHD is the podcast that helps parents and caregivers navigate the ADHD journey. Whether you're right at the beginning asking, “What now?” or further along the path wondering, “What next?” - All Aboard ADHD is here for you. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring special guest stories, and real-life experiences from parents whose children have ADHD - helping you feel informed, empowered, and less alone. If you're supporting a child with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or simply want to understand more about the incredible ADHD brain, join us on this journey of discovery.

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SEN and the Universal Classroom

All Aboard ADHD

59 minutes 48 seconds

7 months ago

SEN and the Universal Classroom

How can we better support children’s learning needs in school - without having to rely on formal diagnoses?

The Universal Classroom project, led by Professor Joel Talcott, aims to address the crisis in special educational needs (SEN) provision in UK primary education. Joel is Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at Aston University. His core research professional interests and outputs lie in interdisciplinary cognitive neuroscience, particularly in relation to the neurodevelopmental conditions that impact the learning and achievement outcomes of approximately 5% of all children and adults worldwide. In this episode of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire and Professor Joel discuss how the Universal Classroom project will identify children’s individual learning needs early, reducing the reliance on formal diagnostic labels and providing free, non-proprietary tools for teachers to assess and support children's cognitive skills.

Claire and Professor Joel begin by discussing the impact of current underfunding and inefficiencies in the UK education system, particularly in SEN funding, and the government's commitment to additional resources and reform. With the Universal Classroom taking a strengths-based approach, Professor Joel describes how it is ideally placed to bridge the gap and create a fairer system where all children have access to appropriate educational support, ultimately dissolving the barrier between special educational needs and general educational needs.

Professor Joel also emphasies the need for a positive approach to SEN provision, with the universal classroom project aiming to create a collaborative environment where teachers, parents, and children work together to support learning. Claire and Professor Joel also discuss the long-term potential of the project, including reducing the need for formal diagnostic labels, reducing inequalities in SEN provision, improving children's learning outcomes and reducing economic losses.

This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of the current SEN system and offers a real message of hope for the future of the education system.

To find out more about Professor Joel Talcott and his work, visit:

Joel's profile - https://research.aston.ac.uk/en/persons/joel-talcott

School of Psychology - https://www.aston.ac.uk/hls/school-of-psychology

IHN - https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls/ihn

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/astonuniversity/