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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · 2d

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.
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Evidence-informed teaching – Free Webinar | Inclusion in Practice

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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

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/

Report - Inclusion in Practice

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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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 3

Expert teaching and targeted support are key factors in ensuring effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, according to a new report led by @tomrees.bsky.social

DfE adviser sets out 5 principles for inclusive practice

Group led by MAT CEO Tom Rees warns there is inconsistency in the training and support available to promote inclusion

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Jun 30

After analysing the Call for Evidence, we are delighted to be sharing key insights next week. @tomrees.bsky.social and @hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social will be joined by Dr Rajbir Hazelwood @impactedgroup.bsky.social to delve into emerging themes.

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Inclusion in Practice – Free Webinar | Ambition Institute

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Matthew Evans @head-teach.bsky.social · Apr 25

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Ultra te Ipsum

Are schools a voyage of self discovery or a gateway to the world?

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Bernard Andrews @bernardandrews.bsky.social · May 3

The SEND crisis and the concept of *necessity*.

I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.

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The ‘SEND crisis’ and the notion of necessity.

Here I want to argue that bringing clarity to a confused and ambiguous notion of 'necessity' might alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.

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Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · May 1

Great to see that this has been extended. It provides a wonderful opportunity to really delve into the best practice in the school system around inclusion.

Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · May 1

EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · May 1

EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.

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Tom Rees @tomrees.bsky.social · May 1

Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far to @inclusioninpractice.org.uk - we've got a wealth of rich practice to learn from and share across the sector.

Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.

Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · May 1

EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.

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Confederation of School Trusts @cstvoice.bsky.social · Apr 28

📢 Submissions close 1 May.

Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....

Inclusion in Practice

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

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Confederation of School Trusts @cstvoice.bsky.social · Apr 28

(1) CST has partnered with @tomrees.bsky.social, Ambition Institute, and several trusts to gather practical examples of successful SEND inclusion in mainstream education. We’re inviting teachers, school, and trust leaders to contribute their experiences through our open submission process.

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Apr 24

One week remaining to share your examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.

We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.

Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏

Inclusion in Practice

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

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Tom Rees @tomrees.bsky.social · Apr 25

We launched @inclusioninpractice.org.uk to understand more about the good work already taking place across the school system.

More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.

Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Apr 25

👂 'Our aim is to bring the sector's best work on inclusion to the fore and help make it common practice'

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Here's how you can showcase yours 👇

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Tom Rees @tomrees.bsky.social · Apr 15

'Take this opportunity to share your real examples, proven strategies, and the enabling conditions that make inclusion possible.'

Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk

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Educational psychology and the evidence for inclusion in practice - edpsy.org.uk

The Department for Education, in setting out inclusive education as a national priority and a shared responsibility, has established a...

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Confederation of School Trusts @cstvoice.bsky.social · Mar 31

(1) CST is working with @tomrees.bsky.social, chair of the expert group on inclusive mainstream schools, Ambition Institute and several trusts to develop a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.

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ImpactEd Group @impactedgroup.bsky.social · Mar 26

We want to hear about your practice.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social