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Lived Experience of Black/Global Majority Disabled Pupils and their Families in Mainstream Education

ALLFIE’s research project about the lived experiences of Black/Global Majority Disabled pupils and their parents about schooling. It explores experiences of mainstream school placement, participation, support and attitudes of school staff, and makes important recommendations to address issues.

Illustrated image of the report ‘Lived Experience of Black/Global Majority Disabled Pupils and their Families in Mainstream Education by ALLFIE, April 2024. The image is designed in the style of Kente cloth, which originated in West Africa. It features a square design divided into six equal sections, three at the top and three at the bottom. The top middle section reads “The Intersection of Race and Disability” is surrounded by a series of step-like symbols. Top left section reads “Address Trauma from Separation” and shows four small illustrations of Black/Global Majority People experiencing trauma through being separated. In the top right section, reads “Choice and Control – Fund DPOs – Advocacy for EHCPs” and small illustrations of two people creating a plan, a bag of money, a person thinking “my support” and a task list. Bottom left reads “Diversify Workforce, Diversify Curriculum” and shows small illustrations of a person reading against a rainbow map of the world, and three Black/Global majority Disabled people. The bottom middle section reads “Cross Movement Campaigns, Educational Justice and Data” and shows illustrations of different people doing different activities, i.e. reading a screen, speaking, childcare with love, hugging, playing the guitar. The bottom right section reads “collaborations between movements, disability justice – racial justice” and shows an illustration of a hand holding a protest banner with a wheelchair symbol on it, next to this is two hands doing sign language and a head showing a brain.

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ALLFIE'S MANIFESTO

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The manifesto sets out our six demands for inclusive education. Find out what they are and add your name or the name of your organisation.

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ALLFIE observes Social Justice Day 2024

As we mark the recent United Nations Day of Social Justice, ALLFIE’s Capacity Development Officer, Lani Parker, reflects on last year’s impactful event and looks forward to the year ahead.

ALLFIE marks International Day of Education 2024

As we observe the United Nations Education Day ALLFIE’s Justice and Campaigns Officer, Iyiola Olafimihan, reflects on the past year and gives a heads up of what’s coming in 2024.

Inclusion Now 67

Welcome to the latest edition of Inclusion Now magazine, with inclusive education news including Young Disabled people’s voices, Government SEND reform, the legacy of eugenics in education and effects on society, capacity building the Disability Movement, UK Disability History Month, and more.

End torture of Disabled people

ALLFIE’s collective campaign to end the systematic abuse of Disabled people in UK residential ‘care’ settings

Across the UK, Disabled people are trapped in residential settings and care homes, where abuse is rife and private companies can profit off their imprisonment.  ALLFIE and other Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in the Disabled People’s Movement have formed a collective to take action and demand change.

Inclusion Now 66 | Summer 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Inclusion Now magazine, inclusive education news including: UNCRPD and Intersectionality, Visit to Monega Primary School, SEND Improvement Plan, Inclusive Solutions, and more.

No move to address an education system that is failing Disabled children and Young people

A Response to the King’s Speech 2023. By Edmore Masendeke, ALLFIE’s Policy and Research Officer.

How educational systems respond to diversity, inclusion and social justice

Navin Kikabhai is collecting information for a research article to understand the challenges of public/academic engagement, and examine understanding and perspectives about the topic of conversation. Watch the video presentation ‘How educational systems respond to diversity, inclusion and social justice’, and answer a short questionnaire.

In Memory of George Floyd: Three Years On

In this blog to mark George Floyd’s Anniversary on 25th May, ALLFIE’s Disabled Black Lives Matter (DBLM) group highlights its ongoing dedication to challenging racial and intersectional inequality of Black Disabled people, and promoting social justice for ALL Disabled people within the education system.

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