Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) have complex learning needs. In addition to very severe learning difficulties, learners have other significant difficulties, such as physical disabilities, sensory impairment or a severe medical condition. These learners require a high level of adult support for their learning needs and are likely to need sensory stimulation and a curriculum broken down into very small steps.
Quest for learning Booklet
Quest for learning is a guidance and assessment resource to support teachers and classroom assistants of learners with PMLD, providing ideas for and pathways to learning.
Quest for learning Software
Quest software is designed to complement the Quest assessment tool. It provides a clear, simple method to record and monitor individual progress. It also allows pupils to be grouped in classes to simplify the work of recording for teachers. Information on a pupil’s learning may be seen in both textual and graphical forms. Quest software also gives the opportunity for learner progress to be monitored or reviewed over different time periods. Teachers have the ability to view information on all learners who have information in their school’s Quest system. To access the software please click on the link on the right hand side of the page ‘Quest for Learning Login’ and download the Quick Start Guide for Teachers.
Quest for learning Maps
The maps on the right side of the screen can be used with the Quest for learning resource for the assessment of children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Copies of 'Quest for learning' can be ordered from CCEA's distribution department by calling 028 90 261228 or 028 90 261273.
The following documents have been used at Quest for learning training events. They may be useful for staff development. The new PowerPoint for this month’s training should be added after the training is complete.
Quest for learning Supporting Documents
This presentation was used to inform NI schools of the Revised Quest for learning assessment tool. These information days were held in November 2011.
Quest Powerpoint November 2011PPT, 5.2 MB
The following presentations were delivered at Quest for learning training on 22 and 23 October 2009.
Dr Penny Lacey - Inclusive Literacy presentationPPT, 199 KB
Intensive Interaction - Priorities & PrinciplesPPT, 344 KB
Inclusive Literacy NotesDoc, 101 KB
The following presentations were used in the Specialists Schools and Academies (England) for Quest for learning training, which took place on the 8th June 2011.