This session starts with the basics?  What is AT? How do you implement it effectively?  What can it afford our learners who struggle to access the curriculum?  We will work through low to high tech offerings with a clear focus on embedded and universal resources. Combined with this base, we will explore tried and tested resources that you may like to budget for. With a strong practical emphasis, you will gather a range of ideas to try in your own practice.  Come along, join in and have some fun!

Target audience: SENCO’s / Leaders, Practitioners / Support staff, Parents & Carers, Local Authority Staff

Target Key Stage: All Key Stages

Settings Targeted: Nursery / pre-school / childminder, School, Alternative provision, FE / Higher education
SEND Focus: All
Related Policy: The Schools White Paper 2026: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reform
Audience Stage: Level 1-2
Learning outcomes: 

• Understand the nature and need for Assistive Technology.
• Understand the relationship between Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning.
• Have an understanding of the progression from Low to High Tech Assistive Technology resources.