Research School Network: Adaptive Teaching: From Principle to Practice A two-day professional development programme for primary and secondary schools

Adaptive teaching is central to high-quality, inclusive classroom practice, especially for students experiencing disadvantage, because it enables teachers to respond precisely to gaps in knowledge, varying levels of prior attainment, and differences in access to support, ensuring that learning is both accessible and appropriately challenging. This two-day programme is designed to support school leaders to move beyond theory and into disciplined, evidence-informed implementation.

Participants will explore the evidence base, examine practical models, and develop a clear, context-specific approach to embedding adaptive teaching across classrooms and subjects.

WHO IS IT FOR?

– Headteachers and Executive Leaders

- Senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning

- Subject and phase leaders

- SENCOs and inclusion leads

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

- A clear understanding of the evidence underpinning adaptive teaching

- Practical tools and models to support classroom implementation

- Insight into the building blocks of effective adaptive practice

- Structured time to plan for implementation in your own setting


DAY 1: June 12

Day 1 focuses on building a secure foundation for adaptive teaching by engaging with the underlying evidence base and exploring practical models and tools that support responsive classroom practice.

DAY 2: July 29

Examine the core building blocks that make adaptive teaching effective, including establishing the conditions for learning – such as attention, behaviour, and motivation – and understanding how these interact with high-quality teaching.