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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 16h

Dexter has been enjoying the fantastic displays & festivities for UAE Flag Day! 🇦🇪

Symbolizing the unity & ambition of the country, Dexter has loved learning more about the emirates' flag & is looking forward to exciting times ahead🚀

Send us your📸celebrating with Dexter today

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 18h

Engage with a professional learning session on developing inclusive cultures in your school, and how IQM can help you prepare for the new Ofsted framework.

Already registered with IQM? Join us for a support workshop to help you get started with the award.

#IQMAward

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 18h

Calling all schools in Sefton and the wider Merseyside area! Join us for an insightful session on how IQM can support your school’s inclusive journey!

📍St Monica’s Primary School, Bootle
📅WEDNESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER
🕒Time: 09.30-12.00
🎟️Free to attend –
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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 3d

🎃Happy Halloween, everyone!🍬

Dexter has his costume on, has made his way through the spooky forest, and is ready to start Trick or Treating!

Did your school help Dexter get into the Halloween spirit this year? 👻 Send us your photos📸

#IQMAward #DexterDay #Halloween

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 5d

🕙 Only one week to go until our UAE Info Sessions 🇦🇪

Join us for two FREE information sessions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where you can learn more about the International Inclusive School Award🌟

Abu Dhabi🎫: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

Dubai🎫: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 7d

For additional resources to help your class learn more about #BlackHistoryMonth, check out the official website: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk

#iqm #BlackHistoryMonth #inclusionmatters #increasinglifechances #education #leadership #inclusiveeducation

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 7d

During Black History Month, we've been celebrating inspiring black educators who have been instrumental in shaping the modern, inclusive classroom 🌟 📚 ✏️ @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

How have you been celebrating Black History Month in your school? Let us know in the comments section ⬇️

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 10d

Happy Dexter Day, everyone! 🐻⭐

Thank you to all the schools that hosted Dexter: Castleway Primary School and Nursery School, St Margaret’s Anfield CE Primary School, Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Ayresome Primary School, Lessness Heath Primary School, and Lincroft Academy!

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 10d

Discover how inclusion can become the golden thread for school improvement in your educational setting.

We are hosting 2 sessions on the day🌟

What is IQM? Information Session:
⏰9:00am – 10:00am

Self-Evaluation Report Help Session:
⏰10:30am – 12:00pm

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 10d

Join the IQM Senior Team in Dubai for a free info session about the International Inclusive School Award.

Book your space now📩: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

📅Thursday 6th November 2025
⏰9:00am - 12:00pm
📍Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 11d

Discover how inclusion can become the golden thread for school improvement in your educational setting.

We are hosting 2 sessions on the day🌟

What is IQM? Information Session:
⏰9:00am – 10:00am

Self-Evaluation Report Help Session:
⏰10:30am – 12:00pm

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 11d

Join the IQM Senior Team in Abu Dhabi for a free info session about the International Inclusive School Award.

Book your space now📩: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

📅 Wednesday 5th November 2025
⏰ 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, Abu Dhabi

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 11d

The DfE has confirmed that the SEND Schools White Paper has been delayed until early 2026.

For schools, SENDCos and local authorities, this update matters. It affects planning, budgets, and how inclusion is shaped in the year ahead.

Read the full summary iqmaward.com/blogs/send-r...

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 12d

Our IQM Assessors carry our inclusive values with them to schools around the country, and spread the message of increasing life chances for all learners!🌟

📩 Want to bring IQM to your school, or become an assessor yourself? Email us at [email protected]

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 12d

We would like to extend a big IQM welcome to our new cohort of Assessors - welcome to the IQM Family 🐻🟢🟣🟡

Thank you for joining us for a fantastic day of training in Birmingham, we can't wait to see all the exciting things you do next!

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 13d

If your school would like to know more about the many benefits of the Centre of Excellence or Flagship awards, contact us today 👉 [email protected] or read more about our Cluster Groups here💻 iqmaward.com/events/iqm-c...

#IQMAward #InclusiveEducation #ClusterGroups #CultureOfBelonging

IQM Cluster Groups | Excellence in Inclusion Collaboration

Collaborate in IQM cluster groups to share expertise and strengthen inclusive education.

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 13d

💡If your school is in a Cluster Group:

Cluster Groups are a vital resource for learning about best practice in your area, and provide an opportunity to collaborate on emerging challenges in education.

Regular attendance ensures you don't miss out on valuable training and discussion!

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 What are the benefits of engaging with a local Cluster Group?

- Ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Powerful networking platform
- Share resources and exchange ideas on a termly basis
- Guided by an IQM expert to ensure insightful discussions
- Build consistency, capacity, and confidence

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 13d

Is your school considering pursuing Centre of Excellence or Flagship status?

Designed for schools that are deeply committed to maintaining and developing exceptional inclusive practice, our Cluster Groups are just one of the many fantastic benefits of undertaking the COE or Flagship award🟣🟡

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 26d

Only TWO DAYS TO GO until our fantastic programme of FREE workshops at Tes SEND Show!

💻 head to iqmaward.com/events/confe... to secure your FREE ticket for the IQM workshop of your choosing

❗then go to tessendshow.co.uk to get your FREE TES SEND Show ticket

See you there!

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · Oct 3

❓Are you looking for some FREE CPD on two important issues in education❓

Join us next Friday and Saturday for 2 FREE WORKSHOPS at the excellent TES SEND Show in the Business Design Centre, London (also free to attend!)📣

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 28d

📅 Friday 10th October – Morning OR Afternoon sessions
🎟️ TES SEND Show ticket required
🔗 Book via our website: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

#IQMAward #SEND #Inclusion #SENDCo #InclusiveEducation #TESSENDShow

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 28d

We are thrilled to be joined by:

- Athelney Primary School
- Elfrida Primary School
- Avenue Primary Academy
- Beacon High
- William Ford Primary School
- Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary
- Julian's Primary School

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · 28d

💡 Would you like to learn from IQM schools that have set up an additionally resourced provision?

Join us for a FREE workshop at Tes SEND Show where you can hear the lived-experiences of 6 IQM schools that have taken the steps towards setting up their own school-based additional needs unit.

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Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · Oct 3

What has Dexter been up to in your school? Let us know!

#iqm #inclusionmatters #inclusiveschool #IQMFamily #increasinglifechances #education #leadership #inclusiveeducation

Inclusion Quality Mark @iqmaward.bsky.social · Oct 3

Thank you to all the schools that hosted Dexter: Ayresome Primary School, @st-thomascantilupe.bsky.social, Haughmond Schools, Lessness Heath Primary School and Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy!

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