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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.

Read more about the campaign →

ALLFIE'S MANIFESTO

Stand up for inclusive education!

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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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.

Further Evidence of Violent Abuse in Specialist Settings

Blog by Amelia McLoughlan, Policy & Research Officer & Michelle Daley, Director.

ALLFIE is appalled, and yet unsurprised to see yet another investigation into the injustice of a ‘specialist’ setting, that found systematic and sustained abuse and denial of rights to Young Disabled people.

Inclusion Now 65 | Spring 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Inclusion Now magazine, inclusive education news including: a tribute to Joe Whittaker, Visit to Pyrcroft Grange School, SEND Review, History of the movement, and more.

A tribute to Joe Whittaker

We are sorry to share the devastating news that our beloved Joe Whittaker has passed. This is a huge loss to his family, ALLFIE and the Disabled People’s Movement.

We have lost a friend, trustee and committed activist who never stopped fighting for Inclusive Education and inclusion generally. He affected us all with his amazing presence, supporting and fighting alongside countless individuals and families in their inclusion journey over many years.

Joe’s legacy will carry on at ALLFIE in his determination to achieve equality and equity for all disabled people. We will continue to fight as Joe would have wanted.

Solidarity to our many members who met and spoke with Joe in the fight for inclusive education. Please reach out if you want to chat, our thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.

Rest in power dearest Joe

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan

Today, the Department for Education published the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time. ALLFIE will publish a detailed response shorty, but in the meantime have pulled out 3 key areas which concern us greatly.

This is now available online: ALLFIE SEND Review Consultation Submission: Right support, right place, right time.

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In this era of cuts, Disabled children and young people’s participation in mainstream education is suffering, but we’re standing up for their right to be included.