Inclusive Practice: ADHD
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As more pupils with ADHD are supported within mainstream classrooms, schools need practical strategies that help staff meet diverse learning needs while maintaining high-quality teaching for all. Many educators want to support learners with ADHD effectively but lack the practical tools and confidence needed to do so consistently. ADHD remains one of the most commonly encountered yet misunderstood neurodevelopmental differences in the classroom. Staff often face challenges balancing learning, behaviour, engagement and wellbeing while ensuring pupils with ADHD can access education successfully.

Inclusion in Practice – ADHD, is a CPD-certified face-to-face training programme that gives educators practical, evidence-informed strategies to better understand, support and empower learners.

Rather than focusing solely on behaviour support, the programme equips staff to understand the underlying factors that influence behaviour, engagement and participation.

Delivered face-to-face in your school, the programme helps staff build confidence, reduce behaviour escalation, improve classroom inclusion and create positive learning environments where every pupil can succeed.

Supporting Learners with ADHD Has Never Been More Important

Schools are increasingly expected to provide inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all pupils within mainstream settings. However, many educators report feeling underprepared to support learners with ADHD effectively.

    Common challenges include:

    • Difficulty maintaining attention and engagement in lessons.
    • Impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties impacting learning.
    • Behaviour that is often misunderstood or misinterpreted.
    • Increased pressure on teachers to personalise support.
    • Managing classroom disruption while supporting individual needs.
    • Balancing academic outcomes with wellbeing and inclusion priorities.

    Without the right understanding and strategies, pupils with ADHD can become disengaged from learning, experience reduced self-esteem and struggle to achieve their potential. In addition, staff confidence can fall, behaviour incidents can increase and valuable learning time can be lost.

    Recent SEND reform proposals and government priorities place increasing emphasis on early intervention, inclusive mainstream provision and improved outcomes for children with additional needs.

      Schools are increasingly expected to:

      • Identify needs earlier.
      • Deliver effective support within mainstream classrooms.
      • Reduce barriers to participation and learning.
      • Improve attendance, engagement and attainment.
      • Strengthen collaboration with families and professionals.
      • Build staff confidence in supporting diverse learning needs.

      Inclusion in Practice – ADHD has been developed to help schools confidently respond to these evolving expectations. By helping staff better understand ADHD and implement practical support strategies, schools can create environments where pupils are more engaged, more successful and better supported.

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      Face-to-Face In Your School

      Access to 20+ Hours of SEND Resources

      Evidence-Based Behaviour and Inclusion Expertise

      A Practical Solution for Today’s Classrooms

      Inclusion in Practice – ADHD. This specialist programme helps educators develop a deeper understanding of ADHD while providing practical classroom strategies that can be implemented immediately.

      Participants explore the cognitive, emotional and behavioural characteristics associated with ADHD and learn how to create environments that support attention, engagement, emotional regulation and independence.

      Most importantly, staff leave with practical approaches they can apply across everyday school life to improve outcomes for learners with ADHD.

      Module 1: Understanding ADHD in an Educational Context

      • What is ADHD? Neurobiological basis, common myths vs. facts, and the three presentations (Inattentive, Hyperactive/Impulsive, Combined).
      • How ADHD Affects Learning: Impact on attention, memory, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
      • Neurodiversity Perspective: Shifting from a deficit-based to a strengths-based approach (creativity, hyperfocus, resilience).
      • Gender Differences: Recognising how ADHD presents differently in girls vs. boys.

      Module 2: Identifying ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis

      • Recognizing Early Signs: Behavioural indicators in the classroom (inattention, restlessness, impulsivity).
      • Diagnosis Process: Understanding the criteria (DSM-V) and the role of teacher observation and documentation.
      • Co-existing Conditions: Awareness of overlapping conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, and anxiety.

      Module 3: Pedagogical Strategies and Teaching Techniques

      • Instructional Adaptations: Breaking down tasks, giving one-step directions, and using visual cues.
      • Active Engagement: Interactive lessons, interactive whiteboards, and varied teaching materials to hold attention.
      • Assessment Modifications: Allowing extra time, modified assignments, oral exams, and reducing timed test pressure.

      Module 4: Classroom Management and Environmental Strategies

      • Creating an Inclusive Environment: Minimizing distractions (seating, lighting), managing noise, and using visual supports.
      • Flexible Seating & Movement: Incorporating movement breaks, standing desks, fidget tools, and sensory circuits.
      • Structure and Routine: Establishing clear, consistent routines and providing visual schedules to reduce anxiety.

      Module 5: Behavioural Support and Self-Esteem

      • Positive Behavioural Support: Using praise, token systems, and immediate feedback instead of punishment.
      • Social-Emotional Learning: Teaching social skills, emotional regulation, and aiding in peer interaction.
      • Building Independence: Assisting with executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, and task initiation.

      Module 6: Collaboration and Legal Frameworks

      • Parent-School Partnership: Developing consistent home-school communication tools (diaries, apps).
      • Legal Responsibilities: Understanding SEN/EHCP and individual learning plans.
      • Supporting Transitions: Managing transitions between tasks, classrooms, or schools.
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      The Benefits for Your Whole School Community

      Improve Staff Confidence: Practical strategies that staff can implement immediately.

      Increase Classroom Engagement: Help pupils maintain focus and participate more fully in learning.

      Reduce Behaviour-Related Challenges: Address needs proactively and reduce escalation.

      Support Emotional Regulation: Equip pupils with skills to manage emotions and build resilience.

      Strengthen Inclusive Practice: Create environments where neurodivergent learners can thrive.

      Improve Outcomes for Learners: Support attainment, attendance, wellbeing and long-term success.

      Learning That Continues Beyond the Training Session
      Every Delegate Receives Individual Access to The Team Teach Knowledge Hub

      To ensure long-term value, your face-to-face programme includes extended access to our digital learning ecosystem:

      • 20+ Hours of Additional SEND Resources: Deep-dive learning assets, text modules, and video insights.
      • Practical Implementation Tools: Actionable worksheets and frameworks to immediately customise physical environments.
      • Ongoing Professional Development: Constantly updated, evidence-informed content designed to keep pace with changing SEND expectations.
      • Resources to support long-term embedding of learning: Access continuous resources and post-training tools explicitly designed to support the long-term embedding of strategies within your school culture.

      Frequently Asked Questions About Team Teach Inclusion in Practice

      This course is designed for mainstream school staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, SENDCOs and senior leaders. It is suitable for both staff who are new to ADHD and those looking to update and deepen their understanding.

      The course helps staff understand how ADHD affects attention, executive functioning, regulation and participation in school. It focuses on creating inclusive environments and reducing barriers so that pupils can thrive, rather than expecting them to simply try harder.

      Yes. The course provides practical approaches that reduce executive function demands, support co-regulation, improve classroom environments and strengthen engagement. Staff will leave with strategies they can apply immediately within everyday classroom practice.

      Yes. The course recognises that many pupils may be waiting for assessment or remain undiagnosed. It encourages schools to identify and respond to need using the graduated approach, rather than waiting for a formal diagnosis before providing support.

      Yes. The course is grounded in the Equality Act 2010, the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. It helps staff understand their legal responsibilities alongside practical approaches to inclusive teaching.

      Rather than offering another checklist of behaviour strategies, the course explores the executive functioning and regulation differences that underpin behaviour. It helps schools redesign environments and systems to reduce barriers, creating sustainable, whole school approaches to inclusion.

      Participants receive a workbook containing activities, key concepts, and a glossary of terms, to support implementation after the course.

      Help Your School Better Support Learners with ADHD


      The demands on schools are changing. Equip your staff with the understanding, confidence and practical strategies they need to support learners with ADHD effectively, improve engagement and create more inclusive learning environments.

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