The IATEFL IP&SEN Newsletter

The IP&SEN Newsletter is for members of the SIG and contains articles, reports, reviews and news all related to aspects of inclusive practices and special educational needs in the English language teaching profession. It is sent to our members in September and March.

Beneath, you can find a selections of articles published in previous newsletters.

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ADHD and Exams: Overcoming Challenges with Smart Strategies

By Agnieszka Dzięcioł-Pędich, PhD (December 2024)

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects how individuals focus, control their impulses, and manage their energy. It is most commonly diagnosed in children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD is a brain-based condition, but its exact causes are not fully understood. However, genetics and environmental factors may play a role. Like many other conditions, ADHD likely results from a combination of factors and is not caused by bad parenting, laziness, a lack of intelligence, or willpower.

From Awareness to Action: Implementing Inclusive Practices in Teacher-Training Programs

By Ayşen Cem-Değer & Giovanni Licata (July 2025)

Although learner diversity has been extensively examined within the field of English Language Teaching (ELT), inclusive practices within teacher training programs—particularly qualifications such as CELTA and DELTA—have received comparatively limited attention. To begin addressing this oversight, it is essential to first explore the current state of inclusive practices in these programs and identify the key challenges faced by tutors before proposing viable solutions.

Simple Strategies to Support Learners' Mental Health

By Edwina Moorhouse (February 2026)

Is there a practical way to address the mental health of our young learners in the classroom? Moreover, are there simple strategies that anyone can adapt? In April 2025 I gave a talk at IATEFL with the goal of making teachers feel more empowered to support their learners, and also validate the changes and developments we’ve seen in young learners over the past few years.

50 ways to include learners with ADHD

Reviewed by Wiktoria Allan (February 2026)

The past few years have seen a surge in research focused on neurodivergent learners. Rachael Harris’s 50 Ways to Include Learners with ADHD arrives as a timely, indispensable resource for the modern educator. This slim volume packs a wealth of practical information about a substantial group of learners that teachers encounter every day. After a thoughtful Foreword—where Harris addresses inclusion, labeling, and privilege—she delves into the science of ADHD before moving into the heart of the book: the “50 Ways.”

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