Addressing Special Educational Needs and Disability in the Curriculum: History

This essential guide tackles the crucial challenge of making history education genuinely inclusive, providing concrete strategies for teachers to adapt their curriculum for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Drawing directly from the SEND Code of Practice, the book moves beyond theory to offer practical, classroom-tested methods that transform standard history lessons into accessible and engaging experiences for every learner. The authors leverage their extensive experience to break down complex barriers to learning, ensuring that pupils with diverse needs can connect with historical narratives and develop critical thinking skills. It serves as a vital toolkit for any educator committed to equity in the history classroom.

What sets this resource apart is its laser focus on actionable solutions, from modifying primary source analysis to adapting assessment techniques, all while preserving the intellectual rigor of the subject. It empowers history teachers to become confident agents of inclusion, moving from simply accommodating differences to proactively designing lessons that excite and challenge a full spectrum of learners. This book is an indispensable professional development resource for history departments aiming to meet their statutory duties and, more importantly, to unlock the potential of every student in their care.