Inclusion Now 70 | Autumn 2024

Edition 70 of Inclusion Now magazine, inclusive education news including a tribute to Micheline Mason, inclusive practice from Mel Ainscow, SEND crisis updates, policy news, EHCPs and more.

Inclusive Education Conference - The Children and Families Act: Ten Years On

On 13 November, ALLFIE Members and supporters were invited to join us online for our annual Inclusive Education Conference.

Speakers included Steve Broach KC, who will share insights on the Children and Families Act. Includes Q&A. Edmore Masendeke will then present ALLFIE’s Manifesto.

What does Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean for Inclusive Education?

On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget as chancellor. The budget did not provide for any specific funding to help local authorities or schools improve Disabled people’s participation in mainstream settings, despite improving inclusivity in mainstream settings being one of the Labour party’s main goals for the education sector.

ALLFIE’s response to NAO inquiry into “Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”

The recent National Audit Office (NAO) inquiry into the planning, support, provisions and spending framework for children and young people labelled with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in England shone a spotlight into DfE and the urgent need for systemic change for Disabled children and young people.   Read the full response here.

A tribute to Micheline Mason

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Micheline Mason. She is known to many as the Founder of ALLFIE and an indomitable force in activism for inclusive education, not to mention the wider Disabled People’s Movement and beyond. Rest in love and power dearest Micheline.

Inclusion Now 69 | Summer 2024

Edition 69 of Inclusion Now magazine, inclusive education news including the Children and Families Act: Ten Years On, the exploitation of Young Disabled people in internships, Mount Stuart Primary School visit, abuse in segregated educational settings, SENCos development, and more.

Disabled children and young people’s equal access to education in Wales

In July 2024, the Welsh Assembly’s Children, Young People and Education Committee published a report on Disabled children and young people’s education. Our Campaigns and Justice Lead, Iyiola Olafimihan, reflects on some of the findings in relation to our inclusive education campaign.

Inclusive Education Election Guide 2024

ALLFIE sets out key findings from the four main political party manifestos, alongside our six manifesto demands for inclusive education.

With the General Election 2024 fast approaching, the leading political parties are campaigning for every vote they can secure, and many people are thinking about the changes they would like to see from the next government.