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An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice, as a resource and to build capacity in the system inclusioninpractice.org.uk

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 3

Today, Inclusion is Practice is publishing an early insights report to share five principles of promising inclusive practice, showing how schools are successfully organising practice, PD and resources to strengthen support for all children. Download here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/report/

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Report Following a national call for evidence to find examples of effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, Inclusion in Practice and ImpactEd Group have published an emerging insights repor...

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 10h

This case study outlines how leaders at @shorehamacademy.bsky.social implemented two strategies to better support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and the impact on pupils' attendance and confidence.

Time poor? Here are your takeaways >> (2/2)

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 10h

🔎 Friday Focus 🔍

This week's focus is on Shoreham Academy's work to support pupils with autism.

Read the case study in full here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u... (1/2)

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 3d

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 3d

Our expert panel includes Jen Barker (National Director of Learning, Ormiston Academies Trust), Cathie Paine CBE (CEO, REAch2 Academy Trust) and Rachael Stevenson (Head of SEND, REAch2 Academy Trust). (3/4)

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 3d

The webinar will address questions including:
🏫 What does adaptive teaching look like in practice?
🪴 How can schools move beyond quick fixes to embed sustainable, evidence-based approaches?
💡What are the real barriers to inclusive teaching, and how have schools successfully overcome them? (2/4)

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 3d

Building Evidence-Informed Teaching That Works for All: Join us to hear how schools and trusts are strengthening inclusive education through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 7d

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 7d

A focus on teachers teaching, silos being broken down and lessons being made accessible are all key features of the Dixons approach. Read the case study in full here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u... (2/3)

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 7d

🔎 Friday Focus 🔍
This week we wanted to share more about Dixons Academies Trust's approach to inclusion. In this case study Nicole Dempsey @ndempseyinco14.bsky.social talks about how it is possible to avoid creating a segregated, two-tier teaching system if inclusion is everyone's business. (1/3)

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 14d

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 14d

Read the full case study here, which includes some example strategies for adaptive practice: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u... (2/3)

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 14d

🔎Friday Focus🔍
This Friday we are looking at practice at The Academy at Shotton Hall. A great example of a school using adaptive teaching, evidence-informed approaches, good engagement with parents and embedded CPD to ensure that pupils are supported to thrive. (1/3)

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 21d

Short of time? Here are the key takeaways. Thank you to everyone @riverlearningtrust.bsky.social for sharing your practice.

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 21d

Partnership working, high-level leadership and effective use of data all come through strongly too. You can read the full case study here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 21d

🔎Friday Focus🔍 This week we're zooming in on the practice River Learning Trust.

This case study demonstrates the power of focusing on evidence-based foundations of great teaching for all pupils, before working on high quality interventions where the need is greatest.

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 29d

Really interesting exploration of inclusive practice in Germany, that aligns closely with some of the themes we saw in the call for best practice. Thanks for sharing your experience @nic-crossley.bskyb.social

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

🇩🇪 “What stood out was possibility rather than perfection”: @nic-crossley.bsky.social considers what England could learn from Germany when it comes to SEND provision

SEND overseas: 5 lessons from Germany’s schools

A trust leader reflects on what they learned from a trip to Germany about how other nations approach special education needs and disabilities provision

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Sep 10

Dig into in-depth case studies on the website here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/casestudies/ and through the blog page here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/news/. Thank you to
@tombennett71.bsky.social
and Helene for organising such a fantastic gathering.

Case Studies - Inclusion in Practice

Case Studies Through a series of case studies, we will share deep-dive explorations of some of the promising inclusive mainstream practice that has been shared. The case studies don’t serve to endorse...

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Sep 10

Thank you to the teachers and leaders who shared their insights at the weekend. Please send us a DM if you would like copies of the slides. Working with practitioners to share practice and learnings is exactly what Inclusion in Practice is all about.

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Sep 10

Last weekend Dr Rajbir Hazelwood and @elindezoete.bsky.social from @impactedgroup.bsky.social took the findings from our national call for best practice to ResearchEd to share what schools had told us about the 'what' and dive into some great discussion on the 'how.'

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 22

Explore all of the Inclusion in Practice content here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk [3/3]

Inclusion in Practice

An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 22

The latest publication this week comes from @steplab.bsky.social, who have helped us to explore the approach to consistent teaching and teacher development at Marine Primary Academy. They join recently added case studies from @staracademies.org and Cumbria Education Trust. [2/3]

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 22

Thanks to everyone who has engaged with Inclusion in Practice this term. Our bank of insights and resources is growing. This now includes:

* Our report on five promising principles for inclusive mainstream practice
* 10 deep dive case studies, exemplifying those principles in action [1/3]

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 3

Responding to the report
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
said:

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 3

Sincere thanks again to all schools and organisations who submitted practice. We were overwhelmed by the quality and care that had been put into submissions. We are also grateful to all Inclusion in Practice Engagement Partners, who continue to amplify and champion this work

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jul 3

To hear more about the work and next steps from Inclusion in Practice, convenors @tomrees.bsky.social
, Ambition Institute and the research team at
@impactedgroup.bsky.social, do join our public webinar next Tuesday 8th July at 4pm. Sign up here: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...

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