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Strengthening Inclusion in Schools: Strategy into Practice

A one-day conference for school leaders committed to improving outcomes for all learners.

Combining expert keynote presentations with practical workshops, the day will explore how schools can develop effective inclusion strategies, strengthen adaptive teaching, address disadvantage and create cultures of belonging where every child is valued, supported and able to thrive.

Perfect for Senior leaders, headteachers, deputy headteachers, SENDCos, inclusion leaders, curriculum leaders, pastoral leaders and EYFS leaders.

Inclusive Mainstream Fund: Best Practice for Schools
(DfE, June 2026)

Developing an Inclusion Strategy
(IMF Guidance, June 2026)

Why Attend?

  • Gain clarity on what strong whole-school inclusion looks like. 
  • Understand the requirements of an effective inclusion strategy 
  • Learn evidence-informed approaches to addressing disadvantage, SEND and barriers to learning 
  • Strengthen personal development provision and pupil belonging. 
  • Leave with practical actions to improve inclusive practice

What will it cover?

An inspiring keynote presentation, 'Inclusion - Making it simple. What is it? What does it mean in your school?' followed by four engaging, practical and thought-provoking workshops designed to deepen understanding of how to embed inclusion across all aspects of school life. 

Delegates can select four of the following five workshops: 

  • Workshop 1:Adaptive Teaching in Action: Strategies for Every Learner 
  • Workshop 2: Disadvantage, Inclusion and School Improvement: What Works? 
  • Workshop 3: Breaking down barriers: Identifying Needs to Support Inclusion 
  • Workshop 4: Personal Development: Supporting Every Child to Thrive 
  • Workshop 5: Fostering positive parental partnerships to support inclusion in the Early Years

Please select your workshops before the date of the conference

Cost
£175 per delegate

All refreshments and lunch are included.

All costs are subject to VAT.  Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk/account at least 48 hours in advance.

Workshop Details

1. Adaptive Teaching in Action: Strategies for Every Learner
By the end of this session, teachers will have a toolkit of practical adaptive teaching strategies that can be used immediately to support the diverse needs of learners in any classroom and in any subject

2. Disadvantage, Inclusion and School Improvement: What Works?
The link between disadvantage, SEND, attendance, behaviour and belonging; what the evidence says has the strongest impact; how leaders avoid “bolt-on” interventions; using school data to identify barriers; how inclusion becomes part of the school improvement plan rather than a separate agenda

3. Breaking down barriers: Identifying Needs to Support Inclusion
Practical strategies for recognising barriers to learning, identifying underlying needs, and creating inclusive classrooms where every learner can thrive.

4. Personal Development: Supporting Every Child to Thrive
Discover practical ways to create a school culture where every child feels valued, included and empowered to thrive, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with additional needs. Explore inclusive PSHE approaches that build wellbeing, belonging, resilience and respect, and leave with actionable ideas to strengthen your personal development programme.

5. Creating a Culture of Inclusion Through Meaningful Parent Partnerships
This seminar explores how meaningful parent partnerships can strengthen inclusive Early Years practice by bringing EYFS and SEND principles to life through collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to helping every child thrive.

Cost

£175 + VAT per delegate. unless otherwise stated

All costs are subject to VAT.  Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk/account at least 48 hours in advance.

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Please Select A Date

Please choose the preferred date for your conference from below. Workshop choices for each delegate can be made at the next step. (if applicable)