In special schools and for some pupils with special educational needs or disability (SEND) in mainstream schools, schools may need to tailor content and teaching to meet the specific needs of pupils at different developmental stages.

For pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan, it may be appropriate to link lesson outcomes with statutory preparing for adulthood outcomes. See SEND code of practice, section 8 for more information about preparing for adulthood.

For pupils with SEND, it is important that teaching within this curriculum area is:

• sensitive
• age-appropriate
• developmentally appropriate
• delivered with reference to the law

We have put together some adaptions and adaptations ideas that may support young people in the classroom.