Ofsted Expectation:

Focuses on how well SEN settings plan and deliver education tailored to the individual needs of learners, ensuring they make progress across key areas of learning.

How the Able Range Supports This:

• Customised Learning Experiences: The Able Range offers a wide selection of interactive educational apps that can be adapted to individual learning needs, whether for early literacy, sensory stimulation, or cognitive development. SEN learners, including those with autism, ADHD, or developmental delays, can benefit from activities designed to match their capabilities.
• Multi-Sensory Learning: The Able Table, A-Pad, and Able Station provide immersive learning through touch, sound, and visuals. This helps students engage with content in ways that suit their sensory processing needs, promoting more effective learning.
• Progress Tracking: Apps integrated into the Able Range allow teachers to monitor each learner’s progress, helping educators adjust lesson plans based on real-time feedback. This supports individual educational goals and ensures all students make progress.

Ofsted Expectation:

Assesses how well SEN settings help students manage their behaviour, develop positive attitudes, and build self-regulation skills.

How the Able Range Supports This:

• Calming Sensory Apps: The Able Table’s large screen and the Able Range’s multi-touch functionality offer apps that provide calming visuals and sounds, which can help students self-regulate during times of sensory overload or anxiety.
• Reinforcing Positive Behaviour: Interactive reward-based games within the Able Range promote positive behaviour through immediate feedback and praise. Activities such as interactive puzzles and games encourage students to develop patience, turn-taking, and focus, promoting a positive attitude toward learning.
• Encouraging Social Interaction: The multi-touch feature of the Able Range allows for collaborative games and group activities, promoting social skills and teamwork. This feature is particularly useful for students who struggle with communication or interaction, fostering more positive social behaviours.

Ofsted Expectation:

Supports students’ development, including emotional well-being, independence, and preparation for future learning or adult life.

How the Able Range Supports This:

• Fostering Independence: The Able Range’s easy-to-navigate interfaces allow SEN learners to explore apps independently, giving them the autonomy to make choices, solve problems, and boost their confidence. This is crucial for developing life skills and self-reliance.
• Enhancing Emotional Well-Being: Art creation apps, interactive storytelling, and games that provide emotional feedback help learners express themselves and develop emotional intelligence. These features offer a safe space for learners to explore their feelings.
• Preparing for the Future: By introducing learners to a range of digital tools and technologies, the Able Range helps build crucial digital literacy skills. Whether preparing students for future employment or further education, these tools provide learners with the foundation they need in a modern, tech-driven world.

Ofsted Expectation:

Ensures leadership equips staff with the resources and training they need to deliver high-quality education and use resources effectively.

How the Able Range Supports This:

• Professional Development for Staff: With intuitive interfaces, the Able Range is easy for staff to integrate into their teaching plans. Training sessions and support provided by the Able Table team ensure that staff are confident in using the devices to their full potential, enhancing the learning environment.
• Maximising Resources: The Able Range allows educators to consolidate multiple learning tools into one system, reducing the need for various physical resources. The flexibility of the Able Table, A-Pad, and Able Station means teachers can deliver sensory, cognitive, and emotional support using a single tool.