Adaptive Teaching in Primary Schools

Adaptive teaching isn’t about creating more work - it’s about teaching more effectively so every child can succeed. Packed with ready-to-use strategies, checklists, case studies and reflection tools, this bite-sized guide shows how to make adaptive teaching part of everyday classroom practice. From understanding learner variability and reducing cognitive load, to designing accessible lessons, working effectively with support staff and recognising when additional intervention may be needed, it offers clear guidance that can be put into practice straight away.Readers will find: Clear, practical guidance on what adaptive teaching is - and how it differs from differentiation Classroom-ready strategies to support diverse learners without creating multiple lesson plans Checklists, case studies and self-reflection tools to support confident decision-making Practical advice on working with LSAs, families and specialists Simple action-planning tools to help turn insight into sustained practice