How can we identify and target those learners with an invisible disability, such as a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD)?
In the guidance, we highlight the need for widening participation practitioners to target disabled learners, and to ensure that widening participation activities are inclusive for all. However, we recognise that targeting SpLD learners first relies on successful identification, and that many learners with SpLD remain unrecognised. In describing the targeting process, we stress the importance of good working relationships between teachers and widening participation practitioners, and learners and parents and/or carers in order to effectively target learners. Further resources are available through the AchieveAbility Network that can help schools and widening participation practitioners in identifying SpLD learners. AchieveAbility is a national network formed to promote awareness of the needs of those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia or SpLD in the learning environment. The purpose of the AchieveAbility Network is to ensure that there are appropriate learning opportunities to sup
