Overcoming barriers to science practicals with SEND students
Issue 395 | Page 14 | Published Nov 2025
Description
Nina Ng describes some modified GCSE physics required practicals for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Weblinks
AQA GCSE physics practical:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physics/gcse/physics-8463/specification/practical-assessment#Required_practical_activities
SENDIASS, Four areas of SEND need:
https://www.sendiassnorthtyneside.org.uk/four-broad-areas-of-special-educational-needs-and-disability
References
CLEAPSS (n.d.) G077 – Science for secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
http://science.cleapss.org.uk
Education Endowment Foundation (2021) Improving Secondary Science: Guidance Report.
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/science-ks3-ks4
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