Are they SEND or are they August-born? Cannot keep up with all the notes I want to write from school data updates’s session! #researchEdBmth #rEdBmth

1/1🗣️People with a learning disability die up to 20 years younger than the general population, even though this could be avoided with the right healthcare.

Our EasyRead guide to the changes to disability benefits proposed by the government last week: unitedresponse.org.uk/resource/easyr…

It was an absolute pleasure to teach 100+ trainee teachers about Developing Subject Leadership (curriculum and Subject Pedagogy) in Manchester for the PGCE programme University of Derby DerbyUniPress

A SEND@UoD Tribunal Simulation: Building Tomorrow's Advocates 🧑‍🎓 University of Derby DerbyUniPress

✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨ Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed! Over 90 essential terms explained simply. Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌 👇 Download your copy NOW 9000lives.org/send-terms-exp… 🔄 RT & share #Inclusion

What is an EHCP? m.youtube.com/watch?si=EhIgi…

National recognition! University of Derby’s Supported Internship wins prestigious AUDE Gold Award for EDI. From research to practice—this programme is transforming opportunities for young people with SEND. Inclusive models work. They deliver. Prof Kath Mitchell CBE SEND@UoD Supported Internships Derby (Project SEARCH)

A proud professional milestone: the University of Derby supported internship programme triumphs with a national gold award.

Honoured to win the 2025 @AUDE_News Award for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion! This is a team win — made possible by the amazing mentors University of Derby. Proof that with goodwill, empathy & opportunity, people thrive. DM me if you want to know how we did it! #EDI #AUDE202

So proud and such an amazing initiative!

True co-production in action: 5 young researchers with SEND co-led a 3-year project with University of Derby on what EHCPs & SEND support really mean to young people. Not about us without us. Watch the video: youtu.be/OFI7I4_B794?si… #SEND #YouthVoice #CoProduction #EHCP #InclusiveResearch

We’re thrilled to deliver #InternshipsWork for a fourth year with BASE & DFN Project Search, running to March 2026! This DfE investment has doubled supported internships. This year will focus on ongoing activities and sustainability. #SupportedInternships #SEND #YouthEmployment

An excellent employment outcome has been secured by one of the Supported Interns at University of Derby following their placement with Starbucks UK through Aramark Corporation. It is encouraging to see learners with SEND successfully transitioning into employment. Prof Kath Mitchell CBE DerbyUniPress

Expert insight: why apprenticeships make sense and how Derbyshire businesses can maximise the benefits through the University of Derby #AD University of Derby #Apprenticeships #Training #Skills #Leadership #Business #Derby trib.al/yVVdeOI

We’re proud to support businesses of all sizes through apprenticeships 🎓✨ With up to 95% gov funding 💷 and partnerships with the NHS, Rolls-Royce & more 🌍, it's a smart way to grow talent & leaders like Owen from Code 56 🚀 Read more👉 ow.ly/hbR550WmTVb

📘 New PhD published: Ethnographic research on Supported Internships reveals that success goes beyond employment outcomes. Findings show how social inclusion is shaped by motivation, networks, culture & policy. 🔗 Read: repository.derby.ac.uk/item/qxqx0/an-… #PhDResearch #SupportedInternships

Proud to receive the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Contribution for my work in the field of SEND and supported internships This recognises my PhD research on social inclusion for learning disabled young people and helping set up a supported internship University of Derby

#ResultsDay is here! Good luck to everyone hoping to study at #DerbyUni in September 🤞 Our Clearing hotline is open today from 7am - 8pm on 01332 592025, we're ready to help 😊❤️ You can also visit our website to apply through #Clearing online: ow.ly/wLfT50WFKIJ