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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 9d

There's still time to book! 🚨

Session 3 of our FREE Disability Justice workshops, tomorrow @ 11am - 12pm: tinyurl.com/5n7753wb

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 12d

“Schools must be properly resourced, accessible, and held to account for delivering inclusive education... segregated provisions must be phased out, not expanded”
Dr Edmore Masendeke, ALLFIE Policy and Research lead

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mps-report-c...
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MPs’ report calling for ‘root and branch’ SEND transformation ‘should have been bolder’

A cross-party report by MPs has called for “root and branch transformation” of how disabled children and young people are treated within mainstream schools and colleges, but inclusive education cam…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 12d

“We hope that the new minister, Georgia Gould, will bring their understanding of the inequalities experienced by children and young people to address the entrenched disablism within the system" Navin Kikabhai, ALLFIE Chair
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministerial-... @johnpring.bsky.social

Ministerial reshuffle raises fear of hardline DWP approach, and education and transport policy delays

A government reshuffle has raised concerns over a possible new hardline approach from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers, and further delays to Labour action on accessible housing and…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 13d

“Until oppression and inequality are addressed at their roots, these demonstrations will continue to haunt this country”
Yewande Akintelu-Omoniyi, Our Voice Project Co-lead & founding member of ALLFIE’s Disabled Black Lives Matter
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-peo... @johnpring.bsky.social

Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 13d

ALLFIE strongly disagrees with SEN units/resource provisions in mainstream: “Schools must be properly resourced, accessible, and held to account for delivering inclusive education... segregated provisions must be phased out, not expanded” Dr Edmore Masendeke

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https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mps-report-calling-for-root-and-branch-send-transformation-should-have-been-bolder/

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 13d

FREE workshops on #DisabilityJustice ⚖️

Gain knowledge and tools for achieving rights and justice.

Join Edmore Masendeke for session 3 on UN convention #UNCRPD

- Date: Wednesday 1st October
- Time: 11am - 12pm
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Access: BSL interpreters

Book now: tinyurl.com/5n7753wb

ALLFIE (the Alliance for Inclusive Education) invites you to a series of online workshops on the topic of Disability Justice. This series has been designed by and for Disabled people who want to deepen their understanding of movement building and activism within the Disabled People’s Movement. Each session will be led by Disabled activists who will share their knowledge, lived experiences, and practical tools for achieving rights and justice. Join us for free on Zoom and be part of the Disability Justice Journey!

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 20d

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-peo...

Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 17d

Thursday's stories in case you missed them:
Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-peo...

Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 17d

MPs’ report calling for ‘root and branch’ #SEND transformation ‘should have been bolder’
(Thursday's news stories in case you missed them #6)
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mps-report-c...

MPs’ report calling for ‘root and branch’ SEND transformation ‘should have been bolder’

A cross-party report by MPs has called for “root and branch transformation” of how disabled children and young people are treated within mainstream schools and colleges, but inclusive education cam…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Signal boosting for disabled folk and carers!

Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

There's still time to book! 🚨

FINAL session of FREE legal training tomorrow @ 11am: tinyurl.com/allfie240925

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

There's still time to book! 🚨

FINAL session of FREE legal training tomorrow @ 11am: tinyurl.com/allfie240925

Reposted by Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE)

John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 20d

MPs’ report calling for ‘root and branch’ SEND transformation ‘should have been bolder’
#SEND
@allfieuk.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mps-report-c...

MPs’ report calling for ‘root and branch’ SEND transformation ‘should have been bolder’

A cross-party report by MPs has called for “root and branch transformation” of how disabled children and young people are treated within mainstream schools and colleges, but inclusive education cam…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

Most meetings will be online, but we will have 2 in-person meetings in London, including a campaigning event called a Day of Action.

For every meeting you attend, you will receive vouchers for your time.

Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

They are talking about these plans in what is called a Schools White paper. The White paper is not out yet.

This is your chance to get involved to help to design and create ALLFIE’s national campaign to give you a voice and for you to help tell the government your views.

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

Weekly meetings will run from 30th September until the end of October 2025.

The Government is making plans to introduce changes to Disabled children & young people’s education, and changes about how to access & support Disabled young people’s needs in school and college.

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 16d

- Are you a Young Disabled person aged 16 - 30?
- What issues are you angry about, and do you want to share them?
- Do you want to get involved in campaigning and make a change?

Contact Yewande about ALLFIE’s National SEND reform campaign at [email protected]

Flyer for ALLFIE's National SEND reform campaign

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 21d

FINAL session of FREE legal training! ⚖️

Date: 24th September
Time: 11-11.45
Where: Zoom
Book: tinyurl.com/allfie240925

ALLFIE & Systemic Justice are hosting this important conversation-using the courts to achieve Inclusive Education
#SENLegal #EducateDontSegregate #ALLFIELegal

Flyer for Strategic Litigation flyer with the text: Book Now, join the second session on 24th September! ALLFIE and Systemic Justice are hosting free 45-minute online training workshops on strategic litigation and using courts to promote Inclusive Education rights for Disabled people in mainstream schools. Strategic litigation means bringing a case to court to achieve broader societal changes beyond just winning the case. It aims to use the law to advance human rights and foster social change. The next workshop in the series will take place on Wednesday 16th July 2025. Register to join this important conversation – In solidarity! https://tinyurl.com/allfie210525

Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 23d

We’re backing 2 key amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, debated in the Lords this Thursday.

The joint briefing led by Children’s Rights Alliance for England, UNICEF UK & NSPCC has been signed by 121 organisations: bit.ly/3VIROGF

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 24d

There's still time to book!

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

For more information contact ALLFIE at;
Address: The Alliance for Inclusive Education, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA.
Telephone: 020 7737 6030
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.allfie.org.uk
Linktree: linktr.ee/allfie
Charity number: 1124424.

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

ALLFIE is a Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) campaigning for inclusion and equality in education.

We believe all Disabled people deserve to learn alongside non-Disabled people in mainstream settings.

We do this because we know inclusion works.

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

ALLFIE hopes the Schools White Paper 2025 will commit to bringing pupils together, not separating them just because of the diversity of their bodyminds.

Everyone gains from an Inclusive Education system enables all pupils to achieve amazing things together.

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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

5. Monitor Inclusive Education
Create a progressive and integrated monitoring process for ‘Inclusive Education’, in all schools, colleges, universities and other learning spaces that is rights-based.
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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

4. Stop regulation bias
Change policies and practices in regulatory bodies like Ofsted that reinforce ‘segregated education’ bias.
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Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social · 28d

3. Inclusive Education as standard
Make ‘Inclusive Education’ a standard for teacher training. Promote 'inclusion', not 'mainstream' or 'special needs'. Recruit more Disabled teachers and educators.
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