Some pupils lack the skills required for classroom success due to a potential unmet need linked to executive functioning. Covering key topics and theory, this accessible guide provides?impactful, practical advice and strategies. It will be key reading for SENCOs, as well as practising classroom teachers and early careers teachers.
Chapter 1 What is executive functioning? 1
Introduction 1
What is executive functioning? 2
What can executive functioning difficulties look like in the classroom? 7
How to use the identification tool 9
What does a completed identification tool look like? 22
Chapter 2 Working memory 25
What is it? 25
Working memory and classroom success 28
Working memory toolkit 31
Five top tips 34
A quick guide 35
Skill builders 36
Chapter 3 Self-monitoring 38
What is it? 38
Self-monitoring and classroom success 39
Self-monitoring toolkit 43
Five top tips 46
A quick guide 47
Skill builders 48
Chapter 4 Planning and prioritising 51
What is it? 51
Planning and prioritising and classroom success 52
Planning and prioritising toolkit 55
Five top tips 57
A quick guide 58
Skill builders 59
Chapter 5 Task initiation 61
What is it? 61
Task initiation and classroom success 61
Task initiation toolkit 63
Five top tips 65
A quick guide 66
Skill builders 67
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