SEN Policy Research Forum

New blog post from Dr Claire Baird senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/re-engaging-di…

How do schools make sense of inclusion when we look through their end of the telescope? In a new blog for SENPRF, Dr Peter Gray explores how schools interpret inclusion, the pressures shaping their decisions, and what this means for children with SEND. senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/construing-inc…

Beyond Metrics: Why Relationships Matter More Than Results in Education - By Dr Paty Paliokosta, Associate Professor in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, Kingston University; National SENCO Advocacy Network co-lead; SEA NEC member; Standfirst senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/beyond-metrics…

Educational Psychologists warn they do not have adequate input in shaping educational policies. senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/educational-ps…

Are you joining us next week? do let us know...

The full agenda for our forthcoming event on 18 November is now available: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/18-november-20… Spaces are now limited. Please sign up if you would like to attend

senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/18-november-20… Booking is open for our next face to face event on 18 November 2025 in London

SAVE THE DATE - our next policy event will be taking place next month. Whether the Schools White Paper has been published by then or not, there are key issues relating to the education of pupils who have SEND that need attention and discussion. We hope you can join us! 930-4pm

senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/blog-submissio… please do send us your responses to these questions via our blog.

We welcome your thoughts... Are EHCPs the best way of funding and supporting children and young people with SEND in mainstream schools/settings? If we found a better alternative, what would be the continuing role and function of EHCPs/statutory assessment?

New blog post: Supporting Inclusion in Mainstream Schools: Challenges and Opportunities in Policy and Practice senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/supporting-inc…

We would welcome blog posts in response to this conversation starter from Brahm - do get in touch if you would like to respond or engage in the conversation.

New Blog Post: Response to Brahm Norwich: How government can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights by Rachel Filmer (Parent Campaigner: Save Our Children's Rights) senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/response-to-br… #EHCP #EHCPs #SENDReform #Parents #SENDParent #ChildrensRights #SEND

New Blog Post from Professor Brahm Norwich: How government can reduce EHCPs without limiting parents’ rights senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/how-government… #EHCP #EHCPs #SENPRF #SENPolicyResearchForum #SENDReform #SEND

Please follow this link to take a few minutes to let us have your views on inclusive pedagogy: forms.office.com/e/1xrH1Dq1gF

The Framework can be viewed here: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/wpcontent/uplo…

In light of the recent change in Government and the promise of a new Education Bill, we would like to research people’s views on the following two aspects of the SEN Policy Research Forum's Framework: (1) curriculum and assessment and teaching and (2) accountability.

Booking now live for our event on 10 January 2025 onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-an… Info here: senpolicyresearchforum.co.uk/next-event-10-…

Our next SEN Policy Research Forum event will take place on 10 January 2025 (not 6 December as previously advertised). Apologies for any inconvenience. The focus will be on curriculum. More details about the speakers and venue, together with booking details, to follow.

⏫ 'With more coherent evaluation of impact and experience, there are a number of examples of excellent practice that could be shared and extended' @SENPRF coordinator, Dr Peter Gray buff.ly/4eiTb5Y