One of the most effective ways to support autistic learners in literacy is also one of the simplest: repetition. Repetition creates safety. When a student knows what to expect, they can focus their energy on practising the skill itself rather than managing the uncertainty of a new task format. Instead of novelty, which can trigger … Continue reading Why Repetition Builds Confidence for Autistic Learners
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New Teaching Resource: Writing for Audience and Purpose (Functional Skills English Level 2)
I’m excited to share my latest teaching pack, now available on TES: Functional Skills English Level 2 – Writing for Audience and Purpose. This resource is designed to help learners practise one of the trickiest (but most important) skills at Level 2: adapting their writing for different audiences and purposes. Whether it’s writing to inform, … Continue reading New Teaching Resource: Writing for Audience and Purpose (Functional Skills English Level 2)
Rethinking Interviews: Lessons from a UCL/Anna Freud ChangeMakers Project on Neurodivergent Inclusion
Written by Kate Coldrick, educator and researcher specialising in inclusive learning and neurodiversity. This reflection draws on my UCL/Anna Freud ChangeMakers project on inclusive postgraduate interview practices, exploring how small adjustments can make academic and professional interviews fairer for neurodivergent applicants. Accessing autobiographical memories can feel different for autistic applicants – recalling personal examples or … Continue reading Rethinking Interviews: Lessons from a UCL/Anna Freud ChangeMakers Project on Neurodivergent Inclusion
Kate Coldrick on Teaching Autistic Students – Insights from 25 Years’ Experience
Kate Coldrick shares 25 years of experience teaching autistic students, combining personal insight with practical strategies for classroom success.
Sentence Types Made Simple: A Visual Approach for Functional Skills English
As a literacy tutor and inclusive education specialist, Kate Coldrick, created this colour-coded sentence guide to help Functional Skills English learners understand sentence types with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever tried to explain the structure of English sentences to a neurodivergent learner – particularly an autistic student – you’ll know it’s rarely as straightforward … Continue reading Sentence Types Made Simple: A Visual Approach for Functional Skills English
Animal Toys, Phonics Progression, and Playful Literacy
If you’ve ever sat down with a child and a box of animal toys, you’ll know just how quickly a simple activity can turn into a rich learning opportunity. Over the years, I’ve returned again and again to using high-quality, tactile animal figures in my work with students – not just because they’re engaging, but … Continue reading Animal Toys, Phonics Progression, and Playful Literacy
Writing Sentences: Making Expectations Clear for Entry Level Learners
When I started putting together my Writing Sentences – Entry Level Practice resource, I had one main goal in mind: to help learners understand exactly what they were being asked to do, and why. In my experience, many students working towards Functional Skills English qualifications benefit from clear expectations. They want to know what the … Continue reading Writing Sentences: Making Expectations Clear for Entry Level Learners
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