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.
CCEA have developed Quest for learning, which are assessment materials intended to support teachers/classroom assistants of learners with PMLD, providing ideas for and pathways to learning.
Quest for Learning Booklet
Guidance and Assessment resource for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
Quest for learning bookletPDF 1.1 MB
Quest for Learning Posters
The following posters 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.
Quest for learning map PDF, 380 KB
Quest for learning map - exemplar PDF, 324 KB
Quest for learning - editable map Word Doc, 665 KB
Quest for learning blank map PDF, 337 KB
Inclusive Literacy Presentation
The following presentation and notes were part of the key note address given by Dr Penny Lacey at the Quest for Learning training day in the Dunadry Hotel, 9th June, 2008.