#Oliverscampaign Last week I was a witness at The House of Lords to discuss the Autism Act 2009 I spoke from the heart & hope I represented our #Autistic communities well (I didn't hold any punches) House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee You can watch the full recording here parliamentlive.tv/event/index/19…

"..more than half of my children, have come from mainstream in the past where it has not been working for them." Dr Nicola Crossley quoted in this Tes magazine piece by John Roberts: tes.com/magazine/news/… 2/2

See the full programme for the Inspiring Leadership Conference in Birmingham on Thurs & Frid, 12/13 June: inspiringleadership.org/conference/pro…. I'm speaking on Friday, 12 to 12.30, on the subject of 'Managing conflict & navigating challenging conversations positively' 1/2

Sharing for my networks and ManchesterDeafCentre #BSL teacher urgently needed - oversubscribed courses for September #SEND

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-refo…

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 buff.ly/O1xZDb4

🗞️This week's Schools Week front page: What the spending review really means for schools Subscribe to Schools Week | bit.ly/2WwgZi0 #tomorrowspaperstoday

We heard insights from Jo Hutchinson (Education Policy Institute) and Conrad Bourne (The Mercian Trust) on SEND provision in mainstream education, during our latest session on the inquiry into solving the SEND crisis. Watch 👇

Vanguard school in Lambeth are holding their annual Arts & Culture Festival on Wednesday 9 July from 12pm. Come along to a vibrant showcase of student creativity, cultural identity and expression across all subjects and join us in celebrating our unique and inspiring school!

"the characteristics of good pedagogy for kids with SEND aren’t all that different from good pedagogy, full stop" Before we try and define inclusive pedagogy, we need to define why it doesn't work right now. And how to solve those issues. 👇 tes.com/magazine/teach…

Experts say 'the characteristics of good pedagogy for children with SEND aren’t all that different from good pedagogy, full stop'. So why isn’t everyone already doing it? We investigate the key issues that could be holding inclusive practice back ⬇️ tes.com/magazine/teach…

🌹' What message does this send about who these reforms are really for and what ‘breaking down barriers to opportunity’ looks like in practice?' Dr Nicola Crossley buff.ly/X5MMFvq

Just five weeks to go until the first Liberty Academy Trust conference! There's still time to join us. Visit our website for more details! #LATConference

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

🚨Today we launch the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, chaired by Geoff Barton, to help improve SEND provision. 1 in 5 pupils has special educational needs, and far too many are being let down. We need practical solutions to ensure every child thrives. ➡️ ippr.org/articles/ippr-…

My conversation on #BBCR4Today this morning as we launch the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, exploring special needs provision and principles to improve it for all young people …