Corrienne Peasgood, Mandie Stravino and Dr Paul Phillips believe that inclusion must be led from the top of an organisation and they want to assist other like minded leaders and senior managers. They are offering expert support to leaders on how putting learners with SEND at the heart of strategic thinking and decision-making doesn't only improve outcomes for learners, it also has proven benefits for the curriculum, staff and the community.
People
Are you a leader who would like to put inclusion right at the heart of your organisation, with a talented and motivated workforce, supporting all learners to achieve? Dr Paul Phillips, CEO and Principal of Weston College wants to work collaboratively with you.
Integration to Inclusion
Weston College has been working for the past 15 years to develop an ethos of inclusive practice across all aspects of our provision. Our inclusive support and delivery model ensures all students have the opportunity to reach their potential, whilst preparing them for the next step, away from Weston College. Investing in our staff has been key to spreading the inclusive culture and developing a college wide ethos of inclusivity.
On the 2 December we held a free webinar covering:
- how the college has developed their inclusive strategy and the proven impact
- models of disability
- addressing attitudinal and organisational barriers to inclusion
- navigating the SEND reforms
- considering new models of training and professionalising staff to enhance inclusion.
Audience: CEO's Principals, Directors and Senior Leaders
If you were unable to attend the webinar but would like to see the recording or find out more, please email CfESEND@weston.ac.uk
Take a look at our Communities of Practice offer which includes a Day in the life of SEND at Weston College.
SEND @ Weston College
In October, Weston College invited Leaders to their Running an Inclusive Provision, one day workshop. Weston College has been working for the past 15 years to develop an ethos of inclusive practice across all aspects of our provision, the support systems and our innovative resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We focus on the development of knowledge and behaviours needed for a student's next step in life, whether that is an independent person living alone, moving to university or starting an apprenticeship.
Running an Inclusive Provision workshop covered:
- overview of specialist provision
- transistion
- inclusive practice through individualised study programmes
- motivational career structures
- specialist support models of practice
- re-engagement programmes for SEMH and NEET learners
- residential training facilities for learners with autism.
If you were unable to attend but would like to more information, email cfesend@weston.ac.uk. You may also be interested to know that Weston College's Communities of Practice offer includes a Day in the Life of SEND at Weston College event.
SEND CfE People webinar
Watch the webinar (19 July) with Dr Paul Phillips to find out how a people themed approach can lead to outstanding SEND provision.
In the webinar, you'll:
- find out more about the CfE in SEND People leadership hub and communities of practice
- reflect upon inclusive practice and the culture of our own settings
- identify and prioritise key themes for workforce development that supports all learners to achieve.
The presentation used during the webinar is now available for download. Please note the presentation has embedded videos and for this reason it is available in two formats: PDF document (slides no video, file size 14MB) or as a PowerPoint presentation (slides with videos embedded, file size 164MB - due to large file size a download option is available but not the ability to preview before download).
To join the CfE in SEND People leadership hub email cfesend@weston.ac.uk
By joining the CfE in SEND People leadership hub, organisations will have the benefit of access to a menu of planned supportive activities including:
- specialist training, advice and guidance in inclusion from leading specialists in the sector
- continuing professional development for staff in specific areas of need including autism and mental health
- a dedicated helpline
- a national SEND Conference
- access to a national network of leaders, practitioners and organisations committed to inclusion.
Centre for Excellence in SEND: People
