Celebrating Difference - Understanding SEND

Celebrating Difference - Understanding SEND is a practical and engaging PSHE and inclusion resource for primary schools, designed to help teachers introduce Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a clear, positive, and age-appropriate way.

Created for Key Stage 2, this structured six-lesson programme includes a teacher guide, ready-to-use lesson plans, and pupil activities that make it easy to deliver meaningful learning around difference, empathy, and inclusion.

Through engaging discussions and reflective activities, pupils develop an understanding of diverse learning, communication, and sensory needs, while building respect for one another within their school community.

Ideal for primary school teachers, SENCOs, and PSHE leads, this resource supports schools to strengthen inclusive practice and create classrooms where every child feels recognised, respected, and valued.

This resource is also highly valuable for universities and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, providing trainee teachers with a practical, ready-to-use framework for delivering SEND and inclusion teaching in real classroom contexts.

Written by Dawn D. Gayle, Occupational Therapist, Sensory Inclusion Facilitator, and founder of Peace Lily Occupational Therapy Ltd.