Executive Function (EF) means the brain's ability to engage with and absorb information, to interpret it and then make decisions based upon it. Attention to a student's EF underpins all other discussions, but it is not always explored in sufficient depth or subtlety before suggesting action plans and fixing targets. It needs to be an integral part of the planning for personalised learning programmes. But how?

First, it might be useful to consider what we mean by 'personalised learning'. If you want to compare notes and see what other people think it means, you can read this short (seven page) pdf file called defining personalised learning.

If you are happy with your own concept, just go ahead to the next page - personalised learning and the MapMe process