Use appropriate assessments to identify difficulties early, establish a greater understanding of the young person’s needs, and inform appropriate referral to other services.

Over rehearsal of information to enable young people to progress through the hierarchy of learning (see General section) e.g. Precision Teaching (PT) intervention. PT intervention is suitable for those who struggle with working memory difficulties and retaining information and is used as an intensive 1:1 intervention.

Higher levels of mediation during tasks (see Getting Help).

Referral or multi-agency meetings for assessment and advice for further support around learning and the factors that may impact a young person’s progress. Agencies may include:

• Educational Psychology Service.

• Advisory Teacher.

• Speech and Language Therapy Service.