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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Aug 26

🎧 Episode 2 of Talking Inclusion... with Geoff Barton is now live!

@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social speaks with @nic-crossley.bsky.social, CEO of Liberty Academy Trust, about building schools that truly support autistic children.

Listen on Spotify, Apple and here 👇

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The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce | IPPR

The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce is dedicated to fixing England’s failing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system — a system now at breaking p

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Excited to share Inclusion: A Principled Guide for Early Career Teachers is now published! It interweaves inclusion with the Teachers' Standards & Core Content Framework & offers case studies & think pieces from recent ECTs. More infographics & lots of reflection points - plus it's handbag size!

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌹' What message does this send about who these reforms are really for and what ‘breaking down barriers to opportunity’ looks like in practice?'

@nic-crossley.bsky.social continues our week-long review of Labour's first year in charge of the education system

SEND: Government reform is missing out on vital expertise

Hope still prevails, but ministers must listen to the specialist and AP sectors

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jun 13

And if you want to reflect on years gone by...(2023)

Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jun 13

And if you want to reflect on years gone by...(2024)

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jun 13

Well I was a little bit behind, but here is the annual #SEN #census 2025 infographics! @mmulholland.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social @johndickenssw.bsky.social @nataliepacker.bsky.social @davidbartram.bsky.social @johngroberts.bsky.social @samanthajbooth.bsky.social

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jun 12

One in 20 children in England now have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) after another 11% yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms schoolsweek.co.uk/1-in-20-pupi...

1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again

One in 20 children in England now have an EHCP after another 11 per cent yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jun 12

Exclusive: A chunk of the extra cash promised to boost school budgets will actually go towards financing SEND reforms, Schools Week has learned, as leaders warn the settlement falls 'well short of what’s needed'

schoolsweek.co.uk/760m-send-re...

£760m SEND reforms cash to come from schools budget rise

And school leaders report cash boost falls 'well short of what's needed'

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jun 12

'The next few years are going to feel very tight for schools', @lukesibieta.bsky.social from the IFS writes for Schools Week

'The most realistic expectation is for a real-terms freeze in existing school funding per pupil'

schoolsweek.co.uk/what-the-spe...

What the spending review really means for schools

The next few years are going to feel very tight for schools, says Luke Sibieta from the IFS

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Jun 12

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1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again

One in 20 children in England now have an EHCP after another 11 per cent yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jun 10

Sharing for my networks and #Manchester #Deaf Centre - #BSL teachers urgently needed - classes can't continue for September. Thank you 🥰

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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · May 21

[1]🧵On 8 May, we held two evidence sessions.

Unamended transcripts of both sessions are available to read via the link below. 👇
committees.parliament.uk/event/23842/...

8 May 2025 - Autism Act 2009 - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

10:00 - Room 2A, Palace of Westminster

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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · Mar 10

Welcome to the House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009!

The Committee is holding an inquiry to look at how well the Autism Act and the Government’s autism strategy are working and make recommendations to the Government. Our final report must be published by 30 November.

Autism Act 2009 Committee - Summary - Committees - UK Parliament

Summary for Autism Act 2009 Committee

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Denham @denhamkite.bsky.social · Mar 15

Spreading the word about Inclusion in Practice as mentioned by @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Check it out and be part of the solution. #ASCL2025 t.co/EIe29CHXSK

https://inclusioninpractice.org.uk/

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Denham @denhamkite.bsky.social · Mar 15

Great to be talking about the importance of inclusion built in as a front and centre part of the system - @tomrees.bsky.social and Margaret Mulholland. Every child deserves the best. @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ASCL2025

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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · Mar 15

To applause from delegates at #ASCL2025, General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio proposes a simpler, fairer, more intelligent approach to implementing school report cards.

You can read more about this proposal here: www.ascl.org.uk/ASCL/media/A...

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Mar 15

#ASCL2025 - @tomrees.bsky.social provides more information about the launch of @inclusioninpractice.org.uk, where inclusive education is a national priority—and a shared responsibility.

You can read more here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk

#inclusion #education

Inclusion in Practice

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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Mar 15

Great conversation on stage at #ASCL2025 with @mmulholland.bsky.social and @tomrees.bsky.social and to hear Tom's reflections on the work of the Inclusion Advisory Group, on EHCPs and issues around funding, and moving beyond #SEND as a label and umbrella term for a wide variety of different needs.

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Becky Arnold @beckyarnold.bsky.social · Mar 14

Thank you Manny for a great start to @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference. Looking forward to MEGA being adopted! @mannybotwe.bsky.social #ASCL

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Mar 14

Many thanks to the hugely talented jazz band of Tytherington School in Macclesfield who have entertained delegates at #ASCL2025 with sublimely smooth and soulful performances, both on stage and as delegates break for refreshments.

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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · Mar 14

ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social with a rousing opening keynote at #ASCL2025, outlining what need to be the shared priorities for government and the profession.

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Feb 21

@mmulholland.bsky.social on Ofsted Reforms:

www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

How Ofsted’s plans might be getting it right on inclusion

The watchdog’s proposals refer to a graduated teaching approach, which could be the engine to drive inclusive school improvement, says Margaret Mulholland

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Feb 5

"There is a difference between building a more inclusive mainstream system and responding to an acute SEND issue by starving the specialist sector of much-needed investment."

@warrencarratt.bsky.social for @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Mainstream inclusion can’t be at the expense of special schools

This government’s push for more inclusion in mainstream settings suggests that the needs of special schools will be overlooked again, warns this trust leader

www.tes.com

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Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Feb 5

Great article by @warrencarratt.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Mainstream inclusion can’t be at the expense of special schools

This government’s push for more inclusion in mainstream settings suggests that the needs of special schools will be overlooked again, warns this trust leader

www.tes.com

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · Jan 29

"Evaluation is key to ensuring the diverse curriculum is effective. We must ask ourselves questions about what is being taught already, and how, so that we can see gaps & patterns in the knowledge we are offering to children & young people." @benniekara.bsky.social uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th...

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