The current UK Labour Government’s focus on improving education for students with SEND is welcome. Over my two decades of teaching and leading schools, there has never been more attention given to this area. Whilst the concrete plans remain unclear, parents and teachers know that the current system is failing too many students — and…
Read MoreFrom Spirit to Structure – Embedding Inclusion in Schools
This is the second blog in a two part series on inclusion. The first one can be found here. This post deals with the practical strategies for creating an inclusive school and will outline specific steps leaders can take to promote inclusion. It will focus on three key levers: leadership, culture and finally, policy. Creating…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Pupils with SEND
According to DfE statistics, the percentage of pupils with SEN support has increased to 13.6%, continuing an increasing trend from 2016.To illustrate this in real terms, in an average class of 30 students, almost 4 pupils will require SEN support. This has huge implications for how we teach, the support we provide and how classrooms…
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