Adaptive Teaching in Secondary Schools

Secondary classrooms are more diverse than ever, and adaptive teaching provides a clear, practical way to support every learner.Designed for busy teachers, SENCOs and school leaders, this bite-sized guide is overtly practical and rooted in everyday classroom practice. It explores how to support learner variability across KS3–KS5, adapt teaching in different subject areas, manage cognitive load and work effectively with support staff and families. Throughout, case studies, checklists, self-assessmenttoolsand reflection exercises help readers turn insight into immediate, sustainable action.Readers willfind:Clear guidance on what adaptive teaching looks like in secondary classrooms-and why it worksSubject-specific, “try it tomorrow” strategies thatdon’trequire multiple lesson plansPractical tools,checklistsand case studies to support confident decision-makingRealistic advice on working with LSAs, families and specialists within secondary systemsSimple action-planning and self-reflection tools to embed change across departments