Sara Alston

Sara Alston, a seasoned SEND and Safeguarding consultant with decades of teaching experience, dives into adaptive teaching strategies. She emphasizes the importance of involving all students while avoiding teacher burnout. Sara discusses the five phases of lesson planning, from setting a welcoming tone at the start to flexible assessment methods that accommodate diverse learner needs. They critique traditional worksheet models and advocate for recognizing varied strengths across subjects, allowing children to demonstrate learning in unique ways.