SEND: A call for inclusion and systemic change - Schools North East The SEND crisis calls for systemic change. Hear from school leaders and the chair of the Education Expert Advisory Group on what this means.

@tomrees.bsky.social's message at #SNEAcademies25 resonates strongly with the challenges #NNoSS members have contributed to shining a crucial light on. @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social

#SEND: A call for inclusion and systemic change. Read the full article here: schoolsnortheast.org/news/send-a-...

'Leading, not pleading' is about acting on, rather than just acting in, the system. @leoracruddas.bsky.social of @cstvoice.bsky.social believes that @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social is an excellent example of an organisation that helps schools & trusts to do exactly that. #SNEAcademies25

@leoracruddas.bsky.social recommends the work of Hilary Cottam on The Relational State: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n.... See her TED talk: www.ted.com/talks/hilary...
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A radical humanity: how connection and care can help renew Britain with Hilary Cottam James Baggaley from the UCL Policy Lab speaks to celebrated social entrepreneur Hilary Cottam ahead of her appearance at a major conference on the relational state to be hosted by UCL, the Future Gove...

.@leoracruddas.bsky.social recommends the work of Hilary Cottam on The Relational State: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n.... See her TED talk: www.ted.com/talks/hilary... #SNEAcademies25 @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social

..and the govt must act. BUT leaders create the culture & climate in our schools & colleges & we have to look to what we can do, together. We need to build resilience within our education system. Strong leadership (at all levels) is key.
@leoracruddas.bsky.social at #SNEAcademies25 2/2

Current pressure on children, schools & families -
@leoracruddas.bsky.social suggests we have pressure from the aftermath of Covid; the impact of poverty; the increase in mental ill health; school workforce recruitment & retention; decimation of services around schools. #SNEAcademies25 1/2

"We need to embrace new mental models of leadership" if we are to move forward together at this crucial point for education. Ask 'How do children & young people, & those who educate them in our schools, flourish?' @leoracruddas.bsky.social of @cstvoice.bsky.social at #SNEAcademies25

. @leoracruddas.bsky.social of @cstvoice.bsky.social now speaking about New Domains of Educational Leadership: Embracing a 'Lead, not Plead' mindset, at #SNEAcademies25 Conference today. @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social 'Building the Future Together'.

Talking about the Regional Improvement for Standards & Excellence (RISE) teams, & how they are different from earlier school improvement systems, DFE's Paul Green at the #SNEAcademies25 Conference in Newcastle today. RISE trying to create a more joined up & collaborative system schools can navigate.

Now Katherine Cowell & Paul Green from DFE talk about 'The Opportunity Mission' in the North East: #SNEAcademies25 Conference. Katherine talks about the link between 'place' & 'policy making' & says the current Secretary of State for Education & Schools Minister know the North East well.

.@tomrees.bsky.social talking about inclusion at the #SNEAcademies25 Conference in Newcastle today. We all know the SEND system is broken. But we need to adopt a forward-facing approach & focus now on solutions - the profession & the govt working together. @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social 2/2

Inclusion is not about ‘dumbing down’, says DfE adviser ‘Generic’ policy on SEND support risks exposing pupils to ‘inappropriate practice’, warns the government’s inclusion lead

Good to see that @tesmagazine.bsky.social is the media partner for #SNEAcademies25 Conference, taking place in Newcastle today. This article has just come out: tes.com/magazine/new... &
@tomrees.bsky.social is addressing the Conference as I type...

Three challenges for SEND:
1. A secondary consideration & separate system
2. Categorising & labelling children
3. Diagnosis & assessment as a mechanism for resource.
@tomrees.bsky.social at the #SNEAcademies25 Conference @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social

Inclusion is not about ‘dumbing down’, says DfE adviser ‘Generic’ policy on SEND support risks exposing pupils to ‘inappropriate practice’, warns the government’s inclusion lead

Now @tomrees.bsky.social, CEO of Ormiston Academies Trust & Chair of the govt's expert advisory group on inclusion, addresses the #SNEAcademies25 Conference, talking about 'Inclusion at the heart of the school system'.
@schoolsnortheast.bsky.social & out today: tes.com/magazine/new...
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"Don't just ask for change, but drive it", says Chris Zarraga, Director of @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social, at today's Academies' Conference. #SNEAcademies25

"Leadership is about having a strong vision, & the courage to act on it" says Graham Vials, Head of Education Law at
@wardhadaway.bsky.social, at the #SNEAcademies25 Conference. Educational leaders need & deserve support as they carry out their important work. @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social.

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