Free Scaffolding Support Toolkit
Transform Your School's Scaffolding Practice with Evidence-Based, Role-Specific Resources
The only scaffolding toolkit designed specifically for UK primary schools, backed by EEF research and tailored by role, year group, and need.
Finally, scaffolding guidance that actually fits your context
As a SENCO, you know that generic "one-size-fits-all" teaching resources don't work. Every child is different. Every teacher brings unique strengths. Every classroom has its own dynamics.
That's why we've created 40 evidence-based scaffolding guides that are precisely tailored for:
- Your specific role (Teacher or Teaching Assistant)
- Your exact year groups (Reception through Year 6)
- Your focus areas (Learning Skills, Reading, Writing, Maths, and SEND)
No more sifting through irrelevant advice. No more adapting resources that weren't designed for your context. Just practical, immediately actionable strategies that work.
Built on the research you trust
Every strategy in these guides is grounded in:
- EEF Teaching & Learning Toolkit evidence
- Five-a-Day SEND principles from leading research
- Cognitive Load Theory applications for classroom practice
- UK National Curriculum alignment
These aren't theoretical frameworks - they're practical tools that translate cutting-edge research into classroom strategies that actually work.
What makes these different from everything else you've seen
- Role-Specific Language
Written in the professional voice that respects your expertise - not patronising or overly academic - Immediately Actionable
Each guide includes specific implementation steps, fading techniques, and practical examples you can use tomorrow - Evidence Integration
Clear connections to "I do, We do, You do" frameworks, Plan-Monitor-Evaluate cycles, and other established practice - Professional Reflection
Thoughtful questions that support your ongoing development and help you adapt strategies for your specific context - Success Principles
Research-informed positive statements that build confidence and maintain high expectations
Perfect for your current priorities
- Supporting staff development
Give teachers and TAs targeted guidance for their specific contexts - Ofsted preparation
Demonstrate evidence-based quality first teaching across all year groups - SEND provision
Show clear progression and differentiation strategies that maintain high expectations - Budget efficiency
One resource that covers multiple training needs across your whole school - Time management
No more searching through generic resources that don't fit your needs
Get your complete scaffolding toolkit
Download all 40 guides organised by:
- Reception Collection (10 guides)
- Reception teachers and TAs across all learning areas
- Key Stage 1 (Yrs 1-2) Collection (10 guides)
- Years 1-2 teachers and TAs for all subject areas
- Key Stage 2, lower (Yrs 3-4) Collection (10 guides)
- Years 3-4 strategies for developing independence
- Key Stage 2, upper (Yrs 5-6) Collection (10 guides)
- Years 5-6 advanced scaffolding and secondary readiness
- SEND-Specific Resources (8 guides)
- Complete scaffolding strategies for Reception through Year 6 SEND provision
- The Complete Collection (40 guides)
- All of the above, organised by age range
About STEPS
These resources are part of the STEPS approach to whole-school SEND provision. STEPS (School-wide Training for Every Pupil's Support) is a comprehensive framework that empowers your entire school community through specialist SEND training, giving all staff the confidence and capability to support every pupil's unique learning journey.
We are passionate about the impact that high-quality CPD and training can have on improving outcomes for all children. These practical resources represent just a sample of the tools and strategies available through the complete STEPS program.
We believe that when schools have the right tools and strategies in place, every pupil can thrive – and we're here to support you every step of the way and we're here to support you every step of the way. Find out more about STEPS here.