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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 and 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.

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

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.

London Borough U-turn on Inclusive Education

December briefing: ALLFIE’s response to the London Borough of Newham’s plan to open a new segregated school, plus a call to action!

Take part in ALLFIE’s Social Value in Education project

Do you have something to say about your experience with mainstream schooling? ALLFIE wants to hear from Black and global majority Disabled children and their parents.

Highlighting the Intersectional experiences of Disabled Black and racially minoritized students

By Kariima Ali, ALLFIE’s Social Value in Education Researcher.

In this blog I stress the importance of thinking with intersectionality when challenging ongoing inequalities and injustices experienced by Disabled people within the education system. In particular, how the intersections of ableism/disablism, racism and other intersectional oppressions play out in practice which further increases social injustice in other areas of society.

No More Austerity: Protect Disabled people’s rights and lives

This policy briefing is from the Disabled People’s Organisations Forum – a coalition of 40 Deaf and Disabled people’s led organisations, including ALLFIE.
Call to Action: Email your MP before Thursday’s budget, asking them to reject austerity and protect Disabled lives.

SEND Review Consultation Guide: What to include in your response

ALLFIE’s latest SEND Review campaign briefing includes a useful guide for answering the Government consultation survey.

SEND Review Green Paper Consultation: May 2022 briefing

Welcome to our latest campaign briefing, covering: News about the consultation timeframe and publication of accessible formats; What ALLFIE’s doing; Get involved – complete our inclusive education survey

SEND Review update: ALLFIE’s Green Paper response consultation

ALLFIE is gathering evidence from Disabled students and their allies, for our submission to the Government’s SEND Review open consultation: right support, right place, right time. This briefing from our Campaigns and Policy Coordinator provides the latest news, plus how to have your say.

SEND Review: ALLFIE responds to newly published Government Green Paper

ALLFIE’s highly critical response to the SEND Review Green Paper, published by the UK Government on 29th March. Plus, what’s next? Join our open consultation campaign.

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ALLFIE’s campaign for Inclusive Education as a human right is backed by funders and donors who reject the systemic segregation of Disabled people from society.