30th Sept 2025

How Up Learn is Transforming Learning for Students with SEND

We use Up Learn for students with dyslexia and slow processing speeds. 

The structured content, voiceovers, and recap tools help them absorb information without feeling overwhelmed.

SENDCO, Partner School

Within mainstream schools nationally, there’s a significant attainment gap between young people with SEND and their peers.

With diagnoses of neurodiversity rising, persistent absence at record levels, and budgets under constant strain, SEND departments and school leaders are looking for solutions that give all students the support they need to excel.

That’s where Up Learn comes in: an accessible resource that enables independent learning tailored to the individual, whether that means learning a topic from scratch, consolidating recent classwork or preparing for an assessment.

Excellent teaching for students with SEND looks like excellent teaching for everyone. Our 2025 School Report shows that teachers recognise Up Learn as a powerful tool for students with EHCPs or additional SEND support. And, across a diverse student cohort, teachers rank us as the most effective platform for outcomes, engagement, and value for money. 

Why SEND Teachers Are Choosing Up Learn

Positive impact for students with SEND

Nearly 3 in 4 teachers (72%) said Up Learn has a positive or excellent impact on students with EHCPs or SEND. Teachers reported improved accessibility, independence, and motivation.

Accessible learning for students with SEND

Up Learn courses are designed to provide the right support to help students progress and, importantly, enjoy their chosen subject. 

Up Learn is built around features that can support accessibility for students with SEND:

• Clear, structured video lessons which teach content by explicit instruction, using scaffolding strategies to introduce new concepts and processes.

• Deliberately-designed visual aids that direct attention without unnecessary distractions.
  
• AI-powered features like Strengthen and Refresh Knowledge, which guide students to the most valuable content for them – lightening the decision-making load, especially during stressful exam periods.

• Regular interactive quizzes to build confidence and connect ideas.
  
• A safe, non-judgmental environment that students can log into from anywhere and learn at their own pace.

 Reducing persistent absence and school refusal

Teachers told us that Up Learn helps students who have disengaged or struggle with attendance re-enter learning: self-paced, accessible resources give them structure and confidence to make progress.

The Benefits for Schools

For SEND teams and leaders, Up Learn is more than just a resource for students – it’s a time and cost saver.

• Saves teachers hours by replacing traditional worksheets, intervention packs, and revision prep.
  
• Reduces teacher workload with automated marking, tracking, and reporting tools.
  
• Delivers value – 70% of teachers rated Up Learn as good or excellent value for money, outperforming private tutoring and other edtech platforms.
  
• Provides visibility to teachers, so they can easily see which students are struggling and intervene early.

My son has autism and struggles with traditional classroom settings. 

Up Learn gave him control, clarity, and confidence. 

He passed his A Levels with flying colours.

Parent

Find Out More

👉Book a quick call with our team to see how Up Learn could support SEND learners in your school.

 👉Download our School Funding Guide to explore how costs can be covered from existing budgets.