What does lost learning tell us about vulnerability?
In SAFE this week, @dkgill.bsky.social - former teacher & founder of @thedifferenceed.bsky.social explores how schools can act as a protective factor and prevent lost learning.
We’re proud to support the #InclusionForAll campaign from @impetus.org.uk and @thedifferenceed.bsky.social, backed by 60+ organisations. Its message, all staff supporting every child to belong, achieve and thrive, is now referenced in the Schools White Paper. Inspiring to see this impact on policy.
Read about our work with @thedifferenceed.bsky.social, @ippr.org and @mission44.bsky.social on lost learning: www.impetus.org.uk/who-is-losin...
Exclusive: A new partnership aimed at helping schools to reduce suspensions and repeat room removals is being launched by @thedifferenceed.bsky.social which will provide £150k worth of support to ten schools over the next three years. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Last Saturday 10 Jan we brought IncludEd 2026 to life. Thank you to our speakers, exhibitors and 800+ school leaders, practitioners and partners who made it a powerful moment for inclusion. Missed it? More on IncludEd 2027 soon.
#IncludEd2026 #InclusiveEducation #SEND #InclusionMatters
💡 Inclusion isn’t a side policy - it’s the cornerstone of reform.
School leaders are doing vital work to make inclusion real - often without the system support they deserve.
When inclusion is the foundation, everyone benefits.
Read more via TES: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#Inclusion #Education
“The best CPD of the year.”
📣 Agenda for IncludEd 2026 is here - from conspiracy thinking in schools to building belonging & reintegration after suspension.
🗓 10 Jan 2026 | UCL IoE
🎟 Tickets → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-c...
#Inclusion #EducationLeadership #Education #SchoolInclusion
Graphic describing that the education charity, The Difference, has a new position available as our next Chair. 'Opportunity to join us: Chair. Join The Difference as our next Chair as we tackle the social injustice of lost learning in England's schools.'
We’re hiring a Chair to lead The Difference’s next phase - shape strategy, strengthen governance, and champion inclusive education. Apply by 9am Fri 31 Oct. www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chair-t...
#Education #CharityJobs #Leadership #Inclusion #EducationCharity
We’re kicking off a packed day of EPI events at #LDConf @ 11:30 with @aqaeducation.bsky.social
Ellie Harris (@thedifferenceed.bsky.social), David Laws, @natalieperera.bsky.social, Phil Sayles, @schwitzer.bsky.social & @munirawilson.bsky.social will discuss inclusive curriculum & assessment reform.
Kicking off our #LDConf programme with a packed room, looking at inclusive curriculum & assessment reform in partnership with @aqaeducation.bsky.social.
Ellie Harris (@thedifferenceed.bsky.social), David Laws, Phil Sayles, @schwitzer.bsky.social & @munirawilson.bsky.social on the panel.
More schools are turning to internal alternative provision to keep students connected to their community.
Join our PD days for practical strategies:
📍 10 Oct – Manchester
📍 13 Oct – London
Info 👉 the-difference.com/internal-alt...
Sign up 👉 airtable.com/app6jZ7FGXFx...
#AlternativeProvision
It was great to see soo many of our Headteachers attend our first meeting of the year. A huge thank you to @samfreedman.bsky.social and Shaun Brown from @thedifferenceed.bsky.social for kickstarting the year with us!
Actor & inclusion advocate Anna Maxwell Martin joins us as keynote at #IncludEd2026 🎤
She’s pushing for schools where every child gets early support.
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-c...
#Education #Inclusion #SchoolInclusion #InclusionConference #AnnaMaxwellMartin
🔦 Partner spotlight: @thedifferenceed.bsky.social 📖
The Difference helps schools & multi-academy trusts reduce exclusions. They've impacted thousands of young ppl, with 58% of school leaders reporting fewer formal exclusions in year one of their programme.
www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-pa...
“IncludED brings together people who care deeply about making education accessible for every child.” – Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang
📅 10 Jan 2026 | 📍 UCL, London
🎟 Early-bird tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-c...
#IncludED2026 #InclusiveEducation #SchoolLeaders #SENDCo
#IncludED returns on 10 Jan 2026 at UCL Institute of Education, London.
A one-day conference on making schools more inclusive.
Speakers include Anna Maxwell Martin, Jonny Uttley, Carlene Firmin + more.
Early bird tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-c...
#EducationConference #SchoolInclusion
Connect with teachers, school leaders, MAT CEOs, and local authority teams ready to put your tools into action.
📆 10 Jan 2026 | 📍 UCL Institute of Education, London
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-c...
#IncludED2026 #InclusiveEducation #SchoolLeaders #EducationEvents
Excited to see the release of this guidance from @thedifferenceed.bsky.social on what works in internal alternative provision.
This research fills a key gap in guidance and offers tangible steps towards making sure IAP works for all children.
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⏰ New analysis out this morning shows:
👉 Half of children suspended from school have SEND
👉 34 million school days lost in 23/24 due to record number of suspensions & unauthorised absences
👉 Children permanently excluded in 2023/24 to cost state £1.9bn billion
We're thrilled to share with you all our latest report on internal alternative provision. understanding the role of internal alternative provision is more important than ever. This report brings together years of practice insights and research findings: the-difference.com/wp-content/u...
Read the latest blog post, written by The Difference Co-Founder Shaun Brown, A Framework for Belonging: Shifting the Narrative in Schools
open.substack.com/pub/thediffe...
Join us on Wednesday 25th June 2025 for the in-person launch of our practice report ‘What Works: The Tenets of Effective Internal Alternative Provision’.
We’re looking forward to sharing our findings and to building on this work together with you. Register at bit.ly/IAPReport
Read our latest blog by @mab-dallah.bsky.social, Head of The Inclusive Leadership Course at The Difference, putting forward the case for schools as anchor institutions:
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It’s less than 24 hours until we host our second Internal Alternative Symposium! We are really looking forward to welcoming Jodie and all our other guests.
Thanks to A&O Shearman for hosting us again this year.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale until midnight!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internal-a...
🚨📚 🌞 Tune in to Woman’s Hour on Radio 4 today from 10 AM to hear Eleanor Harris, author of the Who Is Losing Learning Solutions Report, diving into our key policy recommendations. You won’t want to miss this important conversation!
@impetus.org.uk @ippr.bsky.social @mission44.bsky.social
See Kathryn Thompson and Rebecca Godfrey from Percy Main Primary School in North Shields, who share the success of their work in planning and implementing their highly successful IAP.
To register for the Internal Alternative Provision symposium, click here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internal-a...
NEW POST: What is Whole School Inclusion? Charity @thedifferenceed.bsky.social says it's not just a buzzword, but something we can define and measure. Its research points to four key pillars www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...
I spoke to Jacob Rees-Mogg on GB News last night about this week’s @ippr.bsky.social & @thedifferenceed.bsky.social report & why it’s time to release SEND support from behind bureaucratic barriers, so children can get the help they need- when they need it
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRw...
Well done Percy Main Primary for their SEND initiatives… 👏🏽 #r4today @thedifferenceed.bsky.social
@jeremyvine.bsky.social is speaking to Anna Maxwell Martin & Deputy Head Kiran Mahil about absence, schools and what we can do to to tackle the lost learning crisis
Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@thedifferenceed.bsky.social
