Discussion with the young person involving them in planning. The young person may be happy to disclose information on any previous support and any past assessments should be considered.

Further investigate gaps in learning to identify specific needs or barriers.

Small group support for young people struggling with literacy. Resources should be specific to need with pre- and post-measure assessments to evaluate progress. Interventions should allow for a focus on meaningful texts to their course and their aspirations in relation to preparation for adulthood, e.g.:

• Reciprocal Teaching to raise reading comprehension levels.

Good starting points for finding out more about evidence-based interventions or approaches include:

• SEN Support: research evidence on effective approaches and examples of current practice.

• SEN Support: a rapid evidence assessment.

Use of software and technology such as Dragon, Inspiration, Claro and DocsPlus.

Introduce accessibility tools on Microsoft Word e.g. Immersive Reader.

Explore alternative methods of recording, for example, access to a laptop or tablet, Dictaphones, or other voice to text support.

Use of a reading pen.

Opportunities are provided for skill reinforcement, over learning, revision, transfer, and generalisation.

Pre teaching and pre learning of content required for individual lessons.