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Books in nature during summer
Author: Karen Wilson, SEND Specialist
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During the school summer holidays pupils may lack opportunities to practise and revisit skills they have been learning in class. Research indicates that students can lose between one to three months of learning during their extended break! Considering ways to keep learners engaged throughout the summer is an important step in reducing lost learning. This is especially important for students with additional needs who may face challenges with learning retention, retrieval, and recall.

Tip or Idea: Motivate and engage your learners by raising the profile of your summer tasks. This can be through displays or presentations in the new term; setting up competitions or offering rewards; or sharing examples of work through newsletters or school social media accounts.

Learning Village resource: Challenge your class to our fun Summer Reading Bingo Challenge. Who can complete all the activities on the card?

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