New to secondary science: An introduction to special needs
An introduction to what SEND is and how you can meet the needs of your SEND students.
This is a fantastic introduction to understanding and meeting the needs of SEND students in your lessons.
Rob Butler shares his wealth experience gained from teaching in special school and as a secondary science specialist in this session designed to introduce you to what SEND is, what the needs of your SEND students might be, why you need to be aware of SEND needs as well as classroom strategies.
This is an ideal course for anyone new or returning to teaching, new to teaching in the UK or looking for a quick refresher on SEND. You'll leave with a better understanding of the needs of yours students and how you can meet them, a great introduction for your training or early stages of teaching.
An introduction to special needs is free to ASE members and £20 for non-ASE members
ASE is a charity, committed to making support for science teaching as accessible as possible, we are able to do this through the support of our members.
If you’re not already part of the ASE community, we invite you to join ASE for just £45 a year (free to trainees and ECTs in the first 2 years of teaching). This gives you access to CPD (much is free to members), one of our Journals as well as our resources.
More SEND CPD...
If you are looking for more depth in your understanding of SEND, perhaps you've been teaching a while but want to improve the way you support these students, do check out our SEND series, where Rob takes more time your understanding of different aspects of teachcing SEND students.
- SEND Strategies in the Classroom 12th November 2025 4.30-6pm
- SEND in your classroom 19th November 2025 4.30-6pm
- SEND Language and Oracy 26th November 2025 4.30-6
- Teaching Resources for SEND 3rd December 2025 4.30-6pm
- Practical Work and SEND 11th December 2025 5-6.30pm
More 'New to Secondary science'
Our 'New to Secondary Science' series is perfect for any trainees, early career teachers, returning teachers, teachers who are new to the UK system or any teacher looking for a refresher.
- New to secondary science: An introduction to SEND Mon 6th Oct 4.30 - 5.30 pm
- New to secondary science: Classroom Management and behaviour Tue 25th Nov 5 - 5.30 pm
- New to secondary science: Practical Work Mon 12th Jan time TBC
- New to secondary science: Curriculum planning and adaptation Wed 11th March time TBC
- New to secondary science: Integrating technology into science education Wed 29th April time TBC
