Quality First Teaching 3: Inclusive Classrooms (QFT Series Book 3)

QFT 3 – Inclusive Classrooms offers practical strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Learn how to foster respect, build strong relationships, and use resources effectively to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEN. Perfect for educators committed to making their classrooms more inclusive.

Quality First Teaching (QFT) Series: Inclusive Classrooms is an essential resource for educators who are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students. This booklet provides practical strategies and real-world examples to help you build an inclusive classroom that values diversity, fosters respect, and supports the unique needs of every learner.

Key features of this booklet include:

• Creating an Inclusive Environment: Learn how to promote respect, cultural sensitivity, and inclusion in your classroom, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.
• Building Strong Relationships: Discover how to foster positive teacher-student relationships and peer interactions that encourage collaboration and engagement.
• Maximising Resources for Diverse Learners: Explore how to use classroom resources, including assistive technology, to support students with diverse needs, including those with SEN.
• Designing Accessible Learning Spaces: Get practical tips on creating flexible, accessible classroom environments that cater to students with sensory or physical challenges.
• Real-World Examples: See how inclusive teaching strategies are successfully applied in various educational settings, ensuring your classroom meets the needs of all learners.

This booklet is part of the broader Quality First Teaching (QFT) series, which equips educators with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Whether you’re looking to refresh your approach or build on your existing practices, QFT 3 – Inclusive Classrooms will guide you in creating a more inclusive, effective learning environment.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Guide to Inclusive Classrooms: Explore key strategies to foster inclusion, respect, and engagement.
• Actionable Steps for Teachers: Get clear, step-by-step guidance on how to make your classroom more inclusive and accessible.
• Focus on SEN Students: Tailor your teaching practices to support students with diverse needs, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Real-World Applications: Learn from real-world examples of inclusive teaching across various subjects and student groups.
• Accessible Learning Spaces: Design flexible, accessible environments that accommodate all learners, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Members:

School Members will have read only access to this as a digital publication on the website

Publication Dates:

• QFT 0 – Adaptive Teaching (August 2024)
• QFT 1 – Scaffolding (August 2024)
• QFT 2 – Teacher Talk and Questions (August 2024)
• QFT 3 – Inclusive Classrooms (September 2024)
• QFT 4 – Resources (October 2024)
• QFT 5 – Reasonable Adjustments (November 2024)
• QFT 6 – Technology (December 2024)
• QFT 7 – Assessment (January 2025)
• QFT 8 – Metacognition (February 2025)
• QFT 9 – TA Support (March 2025)
• QFT 10 – Instant Intervention (April 2025)
• QFT 11 – Behaviour Expectations and Engagement (May 2025)