SEND crisis ‘harder to fix’ with schools outside strong MATs Government inclusion adviser Tom Rees speaks to Tes ahead of the publication of the schools White Paper and SEND reform plans

SEND crisis ‘harder to fix’ with schools outside strong MATs.
Government inclusion adviser @tomrees.bsky.social speaks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social ahead of publication of the schools White Paper and SEND reform plans.
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I wrote for SchoolsWeek today on the important of SEND reform, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a more inclusive school system.

Now is the time to step forward together and seize this moment to create one system with high ambition for all children.

We’ll fail a generation if we say SEND reform is too hard The white paper represents a pivotal moment for policy and system leadership

I wrote for SchoolsWeek today on the important of SEND reform, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a more inclusive school system.

Now is the time to step forward together and seize this moment to create one system with high ambition for all children.

schoolsweek.co.uk/well-fail-a-...

Was really good to be part of this Gemma. Thanks for making time to be there and to engage.

6 ways to identify pupils’ needs early When we notice and act on pupils’ needs quickly, it can make a huge difference, says Anne Heavey, but teachers must have the right support to be able to do this well

Early identification of SEND matters, but teachers need the right support to do it well.

New piece in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: "6 ways to identify pupils' needs early" explores practical approaches schools and staff are using.

Read: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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Learning from each other - Inclusion in Practice The government has launched a ‘period of co-creation’ for reforms to the system for special education needs and disabilities (SEND). These reforms will be set out in the Schools White Paper, expected ...

We don't need to start from scratch to strengthen inclusive practice.
@ambitioninstitute.bsky.social CEO @hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social on building on existing evidence, learning from each other, and supporting educators to make real change now.
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Last week, I enjoyed attending various events with Minister Gould, to kick off a period of engagement across the country as part of a 'national conversation' on SEND. It's been a privileg... Last week, I enjoyed attending various events with Minister Gould, to kick off a period of engagement across the country as part of a 'national conversation' on SEND. It's been a privilege to chair t...

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This week our 🔎Friday Focus🔍 turns to excellent work happening @staracademies.org to build systems, processes and provision with inclusion at the heart of them.

Read all about it here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u....

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A great start to our leadership conference today from Morgan, Frankie and Jake!

Inclusion means having the ambition, confidence, people, and resources to help every child succeed—whether their goal is an Oxbridge degree or to live independently; whether they face barriers to learning or wider challenges in life.
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Our trust improvement strategy is built on our principles for inclusion and equity. Any system of improvement cannot be in addition to a system for inclusion. Only by doing this can we deliver truly inclusive practice.

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Dr Jennifer Barker, National Director of Learning: inclusive teaching benefits all pupils, and especially those who depend on it most.

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Building Evidence-Informed Teaching That Works for All: Join us to hear how schools and trusts are strengthening inclusive education through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)

Sincere thanks again to all schools and organisations who submitted practice. We were overwhelmed by the quality and care that had been put into submissions. We are also grateful to all Inclusion in Practice Engagement Partners, who continue to amplify and champion this work

Report - Inclusion in Practice Report Following a national call for evidence to find examples of effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, Inclusion in Practice and ImpactEd Group have published an emerging insights repor...

Today, Inclusion is Practice is publishing an early insights report to share five principles of promising inclusive practice, showing how schools are successfully organising practice, PD and resources to strengthen support for all children. Download here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/report/

DfE adviser sets out 5 principles for inclusive practice Group led by MAT CEO Tom Rees warns there is inconsistency in the training and support available to promote inclusion

Expert teaching and targeted support are key factors in ensuring effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, according to a new report led by @tomrees.bsky.social

After analysing the Call for Evidence, we are delighted to be sharing key insights next week. @tomrees.bsky.social and @hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social will be joined by Dr Rajbir Hazelwood @impactedgroup.bsky.social to delve into emerging themes.

Do join: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...

Ultra te Ipsum Are schools a voyage of self discovery or a gateway to the world?

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The ‘SEND crisis’ and the notion of necessity. Here I want to argue that bringing clarity to a confused and ambiguous notion of 'necessity' might alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.

The SEND crisis and the concept of *necessity*.

I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.

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Great to see that this has been extended. It provides a wonderful opportunity to really delve into the best practice in the school system around inclusion.

Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!

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EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.

Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far to @inclusioninpractice.org.uk - we've got a wealth of rich practice to learn from and share across the sector.

Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.

Inclusion in Practice An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.

📢 Submissions close 1 May.

Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....

(1) CST has partnered with @tomrees.bsky.social, Ambition Institute, and several trusts to gather practical examples of successful SEND inclusion in mainstream education. We’re inviting teachers, school, and trust leaders to contribute their experiences through our open submission process.

Inclusion in Practice An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.

One week remaining to share your examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.

We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.

Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏

We launched @inclusioninpractice.org.uk to understand more about the good work already taking place across the school system.

More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.

Educational psychology and the evidence for inclusion in practice - edpsy.org.uk The Department for Education, in setting out inclusive education as a national priority and a shared responsibility, has established a...

'Take this opportunity to share your real examples, proven strategies, and the enabling conditions that make inclusion possible.'

Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk

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(1) CST is working with @tomrees.bsky.social, chair of the expert group on inclusive mainstream schools, Ambition Institute and several trusts to develop a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.

@inclusioninpractice.org.uk

We want to hear about your practice.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social

I hope you'll contribute.

Thanks for the challenge and engagement.

Have a great weekend.