A good working memory is crucial to becoming a successful leaner, yet there is very little material available in an easy-to-use format that explains the concept and offers practitioners ways to support children with poor working memory in the classroom. <p></p><p></p><p>This book provides a coherent overview of the role played by working memory in learning during the school years, and uses theory to inform good practice.</p><p></p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p></p><p>" the link between working memory skills and key areas of learning (such as literacy & numeracy)</p><p>" the relationship between working memory and children with developmental disorders </p><p>" assessment of children for working memory deficits </p><p>" strategies for supporting working memory in under-performing children</p><p></p><p>This accessible guide will help SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists to understand and address working memory in their setting</p>