An essential guide to supporting a child who is a high potential learner (dual or multiple exceptionality). Providing an introduction to DME, the author also shares tips and strategies for supporting your child to meet their full learning potential, as well as helping you to understand the difficulties they have in some areas.
The School Handbook for Dual and Multiple Exceptionality (DME) provides practical strategies for SENCOs, GATCOs, school leaders, and governors to effectively support children with both High Learning Potential and Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. Emphasizing child-centred provision and coproduction, it offers insights on enhancing the school workforce's ability to identify and address the needs of learners with DME. Applicable to primary, secondary, and specialist settings, the book focuses on meeting individual needs and optimizing personal and academic outcomes. Key features include: - An overview of DME and its significance - Practical guidance for SENCOs, GATCOs, and school leaders on workforce development - A discussion on the strategic roles of governors and trustees regarding DME - Suggested methods for effective coproduction between families and professionals - Case studies highlighting the experiences of learners with DME - Resources and ongoing support from professional organizations and key influencers This resource is essential for teachers, school leaders, SENCOs, GATCOs, governors, and trustees aiming to support learners by understanding DME. It underscores the vital role of leaders and governors in fostering an inclusive school ethos and offers strategies to help all learners achieve their full potential.