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LA SEND Inspector/advisor Former Special school head now Education Consultant Trustee BAME Ed Network Co-Lead BAME Ed SEND CRED Anti Racist Schools Coach Assistive tech trainer Author BAANAB Artist- Art is for Life Anti-racism #Arsenal www.inclusionht.

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I forgive youπŸ˜…

14.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Flourishing, functioning democracies must ensure that effective learning about our roles as citizens is embedded throughout education."

Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social reflects on the need for specialist Citizenship teachers, now more than ever.
https://bit.ly/40P9WB6

10.03.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Challenging misinformation about autism: using evidence to correct false claims Dr Judith Brown is Head of Autism Knowledge and Expertise at the National Autistic Society. In this blog, she shares the latest evidence and research about autism to challenge misinformation in the ne...

So National Autistic Society responded to @tesmagazine.bsky.social article. One for you there @johngroberts.bsky.social.

Accurate response tbh.
bit.ly/4s20zu5

09.03.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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There is β€œno evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed in the UK” and the condition could even be β€œunderdiagnosed”, a team of experts has said

www.itv.com/news/2026-03...

06.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 329 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 10
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DfE advisers RISE to the challenge (269 miles away) One in 10 schools in improvement programme have been paired with advisers in different regions

Investigation: Dozens of struggling schools enrolled in a Β£20 million turnaround scheme have been paired with experts based up to 269 miles away

schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-advisers...

06.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
🚨PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT
🚨PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

🚨ON 16 MARCH PARLIAMENT WILL DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT

Contact your MP NOW and ask them to attend and support the petition

youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...

06.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 285 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 3
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πŸ“’ FREE online event for educators with presentations from @inclusionht.bsky.social, The Black Curriculum and Samosa Media
Explore how schools can use β€˜the arts’ to (re)engage, inspire and motivate all our young people
Sign up to join us ‡️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

30.01.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Thankyou!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

20.02.2026 09:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Β£200 million to be spent on Send training for teachers There will also be a new expectation for all staff in every school, college and nursery to receive training on Send

The most ambitious SEND training package in our country’s history.

Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs.

Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

16.01.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 3

What do all those badges represent?πŸ₯°

07.01.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just in places? I haven't laughed so hard in ages πŸ˜…

11.12.2025 22:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Caroline Keep | PhD researcher, teacher and previous department leader

Delighted do this podcsst with @inclusionht.bsky.social two openly autistic adhd educators talk all thing education, send crisis & neuronormative expectations. One to listen to and hilarious in places!
open.spotify.com/episode/63yd...

11.12.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

WowπŸ˜…

11.12.2025 22:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why Do We Still Compromise on Social Justice inΒ Education? I recently travelled up to Sheffield for a #CurriculumReview discussion with The National College. It was well worth the three-hour journey. There’s something about being in the room with people who care about education and want to see changeβ€”Emma Darcy, Matt Bromley, Joe Toko, Jonathan Ferstenberg, and finally meeting Eleanor Adams in person. Referencing the Big Questions During our conversation, I referenced Becky Francis’s essay, Towards Social Justice in Education: Contradictions and Dilemmas.

New blog post- its been a while :)

06.12.2025 13:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Speaking Out When It Matters Most
What does it really mean to be an ally in education?

β€œFor me, allyship is a daily practice. It’s about showing up, speaking up and speaking out when it matters most, especially when others stay silent. I wrote Be an Ally, Not a Bystander to challenge all forms of prejudice, discrimination and bullying in our school systems and to offer a practical, relational approach to change.” - Frances Akinde πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏ

To find out more, turn to page 32 of the Autumn edition! πŸπŸ‚πŸ
https://issuu.com/educationchoicesmagazine/docs/education_choices_autumn_2025/32

#educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #educationchoices #education #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading #allyship #change #BeanAllyNotaBystander #bookrecommendations #diversebooks #childrensbooks

Speaking Out When It Matters Most What does it really mean to be an ally in education? β€œFor me, allyship is a daily practice. It’s about showing up, speaking up and speaking out when it matters most, especially when others stay silent. I wrote Be an Ally, Not a Bystander to challenge all forms of prejudice, discrimination and bullying in our school systems and to offer a practical, relational approach to change.” - Frances Akinde πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏ To find out more, turn to page 32 of the Autumn edition! πŸπŸ‚πŸ https://issuu.com/educationchoicesmagazine/docs/education_choices_autumn_2025/32 #educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #educationchoices #education #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading #allyship #change #BeanAllyNotaBystander #bookrecommendations #diversebooks #childrensbooks

Speaking Out When It Matters Most
What does it really mean to be an ally in education?

Find out more:
issuu.com/educationcho...

@inclusionht.bsky.social #educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading #allyship #change

30.10.2025 09:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh odd socks is your dogs name as clearly stated πŸ˜…

20.11.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My most viral post was about my saggy tights 🀣

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Its funny when we talk about neurodivergence on social media theres hardly much engagement but when we talk about animals or food it goes viralπŸ˜…

19.11.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas

#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/cke0eKG #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers

23.10.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas

#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers

14.10.2025 12:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Only 6 per cent of Sendcos can complete their tasks in work hours The government’s SEND reforms must ensure that special educational needs coordinators get better support, say experts, as exclusive data reveals their β€˜unsustainable’ workload

Just 6% of Sendcos feel able to complete their tasks during weekly working hours, according to @teachertapp.bsky.social

As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night!

www.tes.com/magazine/new...

10.10.2025 05:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas

#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers

09.10.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - Pick of the Week, Len Pennie Len Pennie presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

Fun at the Festivals and more with @lenniesaurus.bsky.social this week - catch it all and more on PotW at 1815 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... w/ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social @damedenisemina.bsky.social @jdcrawf.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @kenchengceo.bsky.social @tds153.bsky.social
#radio

10.08.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas

#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers

06.10.2025 13:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This must be where people heard my autism curve interview again. I was looking for this. Thankyou πŸ™‚

12.08.2025 14:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why we must improve teaching’s ethnic diversity – and how Our new research shows more inclusive recruitment and retention is vital to solving the workforce crisis

πŸ”¬ 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high'

Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...

10.06.2025 12:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Government AI guidance for schools: 9 key findings Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with lesson ideas

Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with ideas for lessons, new government guidance says

Here's everything leaders need to know ...

schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...

11.06.2025 05:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools

SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf

06.06.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools

SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf:

04.06.2025 10:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading expert and author Frances Akinde shares successful strategies for developing anti-racist policy and practice in schools ⬇️
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd

@inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky

09.05.2025 12:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0