"Good teachers use good techniques and routines, but techniques and routines alone do not produce good teaching. The real art of teaching lies in teachers’ professional judgement because in teaching there is seldom one right answer." (Tripp, 1993) In teaching, as in every profession, evidence is key to exercising good judgement. It takes time to develop confidence in your own judgement but the more evidence you collect, the better informed you are, and this is particularly important when supporting pupils with complex learning needs. These children learn differently. Some have diagnosed SEND or visible needs, but in so many instances their needs are not immediately apparent. According to the Nasen ‘Flying under the radar’ report (Nasen, 2016), many learners with SEND are adept at disguising their learning difficulties. This can be daunting for new teachers, but the great news is that you can do something about it. From your very first day in the classroom, you begin to g
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