Inclusion Now 49

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One of the themes emerging for me from this issue of Inclusion Now is transitions. I’ve found from talking to parents, teachers and young people that many people experience difficulties with transitions. You get everything working – more or less – and then it’s all change again. The Head of Emersons Green Primary School alludes […]

“We’re trying to create ripples of change, socially. It’s the same experience for everyone, as much as possible.” Belinda Shaw and Navin Kikabhai visited Emersons Green Primary School near Bristol and found a bustling school with inclusion at its heart.

Alisha Adams, a young autistic woman, talks about the dangers of putting people into boxes

Videos, training sessions and community circles

Tara Flood rounds up views from across the education sector on some of the current challenges to inclusion

Mike Lambert talks to Marsha de Cordova MP, about her schooling as a visually impaired young person, her views on inclusive education & ambitions as Shadow Minister for Disabled People.

Richard Rieser observes barriers in the Malaysian and Ukrainian Education Systems

Rachel O’Brian tells us about the Disabled Students’ Campaign’s work on cuts to Disabled Students Allowance, Fit to Study procedures, Universal Credit and more.

ALLFIE reports back on Christine Lenehan’s review of residential special schools and colleges.

Catherine McLeod writes about the experience of Dingley’s Promise

Q: My child has significant learning difficulties. The LA have now finalised her education, health and care plan (EHCP) and have named a mainstream school which I am pleased about. However it does not specify she must attend mainstream courses with significant curriculum differentiation, assisted by a specialist teacher (that the school does not have). […]