The Trotman SEND Mini Guides series- Creating a Neuroinclusive Classroom

This practical, accessible guide offers clear, realistic strategies to help school staff better understand how different neurodivergences shape learning, communication and behaviour - and what to do about it. "Combining research-informed guidance with practical, accessible strategies, Creating a Neuroinclusive Classroom: A Practical Guide is a valuable addition to any educational bookshelf. It is a resource that staff will return to time and again as they strive to create inclusive environments where every child, and every member of the school community, can thrive." Lydia Board, Headteacher and SENDCo This practical guide offers clear, concise and realistic guidance for creating genuinely neuroinclusive learning environments. Accessible, realistic and packed with practical strategies, Kate Crawford-Blake, an experienced educational professional, explores a range of common neurodivergences and shows how these can shape children’s learning, communication and behaviour. With straightforward explanations and actionable adaptations, she helps busy school staff reflect on their current practice and make meaningful changes that support a wide variety of neurotypes. Drawing on her extensive work with schools, the author tackles common misconceptions, shifting terminology, stretched CPD time and the increasing challenge of meeting pupils’ needs in crowded classrooms. Readers will learn how to: Identify how different neurodivergences present in school and what they mean for daily teaching. Make simple, sustainable adjustments that immediately improve pupils’ experience and engagement. Build a more neuroinclusive culture that helps more learners reach their potential.