What is this guide?
This guide is written in Easy Read.
It uses short sentences and clear words.
It helps tutors and teachers support students with special needs.
🟦 Getting Started: The First Week
Meet the student
Spend time getting to know the student.
Learn what they like and what they are good at.
See the workspace
Walk around the school or room.
Find tools, equipment, and safety exits.
Read the plan
Every student has a learning plan.
Read it to understand their goals.
Talk to the mentor
A mentor is an experienced teacher.
They will support you in your first months.
🟩 How to Teach: Simple Steps
Use pictures
Add pictures next to words.
This helps students understand.
Break it down
Give one task at a time.
Do not give too much at once.
Use clear words
Avoid long or difficult words.
Speak clearly and slowly.
Use hands-on tools
Use real objects like blocks or cards.
This helps students learn by doing.
☑️ Checklist for New Tutors
- I have met my student and mentor
- I know the emergency rules
- I have read the learning plan
- I can use teaching tools and computers
- I have watched an experienced teacher
⭐ Rules for Success
Be patient
Learning takes time.
Give students time to respond.
Be kind
Focus on strengths.
Celebrate progress.
Keep it safe
Keep information private.
Only share with the right people.
Ask for help
It is okay not to know everything.
Ask your mentor when needed.
🗓️ Daily Schedule Template (Easy Read)
You can give this to tutors or include in your training pack.
Daily Teaching Plan
Morning
- ☐ Say hello to the student
- ☐ Explain the plan for the day
- ☐ Do first activity
Mid-Morning
- ☐ Practice reading / writing / maths
- ☐ Use pictures or objects
- ☐ Take a short break
Afternoon
- ☐ Do a second activity
- ☐ Practice skills again
- ☐ Give support if needed
End of Day
- ☐ Talk about what went well
- ☐ Praise the student
- ☐ Write notes for tomorrow
📖 Hard Words → Easy Words List (Tutor Support)
This is great for training new staff.
| Hard Word | Easy Meaning |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check what someone can do |
| Objective | Goal |
| Behaviour | How someone acts |
| Support | Help |
| Strategy | Plan |
| Task | Job |
| Communicate | Talk or share information |
| Observe | Watch carefully |
| Progress | Getting better |
| Independent | Doing something on your own |
| Adapt | Change to make it easier |
| Evaluate | Check how well something worked |
💡 Teaching Tip (for your training material)
You can combine:
- Blending sounds (c-a-t → cat)
- Compound words (tea + pot → teapot)
These are excellent Easy Read-friendly teaching techniques, especially for dyslexia support.
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