by Theresa Moses | Jun 7, 2026 | Belonging, Continued Professional Development, Early Intervention, Primary Education, SEND & Inclusion, Uncategorised
After nearly 30 years in education, I have come to a simple conclusion: many of the challenges we associate with later childhood – anxiety, disengagement, behaviour, fractured relationships with school, and a reduced sense of belonging – often begin much...
by Nana- Kofi Okyere | Jun 1, 2026 | Belonging, Disadvantaged Pupils, Early Intervention, SEND & Inclusion, Suspension Rates
Creating Pathways to Inclusion was an event that meant a great deal to me, not just because of the conversations it created, but because of what it represented. Bringing together parents, educators, leaders and specialists to talk openly about inclusion, behaviour and...
by Taneisha Pascoe- Matthews | May 24, 2026 | Belonging, Disadvantaged Pupils, Early Intervention, SEND & Inclusion, Teaching & Learning
As a parent and a SENCo/SLT member working full time, Saturdays are precious. They are usually reserved for time with my family, which might include a sing-along, time spent in a park or other activities that families cherish on the weekend. When I saw that PGS...
by Richard Ige | May 9, 2026 | Belonging, Continued Professional Development, Disadvantaged Pupils, Early Intervention, SEND & Inclusion, Teaching & Learning
Nationally, we’ve seen an increased focus on inclusion. Whilst there may not be a consensus on how inclusive practice can be achieved (how this should be funded, or how it might be implemented), a discussion that’s centred on the experiences of our most vulnerable...
by Richard Ige | Dec 20, 2025 | Disadvantaged Pupils, Early Intervention, Primary Education
If you had asked me this time last year where I thought I would be, I would have said I’d be a Deputy Headteacher, working within one school and continuing to play an integral role in providing pupils with the platform to fulfil their life aspirations. Instead, I now...
by Genevieve Bent | Dec 13, 2025 | Attainment Gap, Disadvantaged Pupils, Early Intervention, SEND & Inclusion
As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the year through the lens of attainment, opportunity and what it truly means to support every young person to thrive. National data continues to prompt important conversations about outcomes, but this year reminded me...
