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✨ Spreading Christmas cheer across generations ✨ Three of our younger students visited Ward Court, a local retirement housing complex, to lead festive carols, share gifts & enjoy time with residents. Intergenerational moments like these bring joy, connection & meaningful experiences for all 🎄💙

It’s so inspiring to see young people leading the way in reminding us that inclusion means everyone has a place, is valued, and has a voice.

You may have noticed some changes around here! 👀 Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing glimpses of what’s to come, from updated signage around site to our refreshed school uniform. And now, we're proud to officially launch our new brand identity! This change is more than just a new look, it’s a reflection of who we are today... 💡 Forward-thinking 💚 Inclusive ✨ And proud to lead the way We’ve kept the values and traditions that matter most, while embracing a fresher, more modern identity that puts students’ comfort, wellbeing and individuality at the heart of everything we do. Our new uniform combines practicality with a smart, contemporary feel. Our signage and visual identity bring our values to life across the school. And there’s more to come… Our brand-new website is in the works and will launch before the end of the year, making it even easier for parents and carers to stay informed and connected. We can’t wait to share more with you soon!

Strict rules, short shrift, firm correction, intolerance, segregation, exclusion, coercion, threat, rejection, abandonment, isolation do not dovetail perfectly with a culture of belonging and inclusion. How can it? Utter nonsense.

A huge thank you to all the students and staff who attended the Engage National Awards 2025 last week. The event was a tremendous success, and it was a real privilege to celebrate the outstanding achievements of students from across the country. 🏆💫 The awards showcased the talent, resilience and determination of young people in our network – each one an inspiration. We are incredibly proud of everything they’ve accomplished, and they should be too. 👏 Well done to all of our nominees and winners – you truly are the heart of Engage in their future and what it is all about. 📸 We’d love to see how you celebrated! If your school took part, please share your photos with us so we can continue to celebrate these fantastic moments together. 📮Certificates for all nominees will be sent out this week – keep an eye on the post! #EngageNationalAwards2025 @ElemoreHall @_NHLC @WHSSchool @DemeterHouse @WitherslackGrp @WestKirbySchool @LesVoiesSchool @CoventryAcademy

A huge congratulations to Logan on his nomination for Outstanding Personal Progress at this year’s Engage National Awards! Your hard work and determination are truly inspiring 👏

Congratulations to all the incredible young people recognised at last week's Engage In Their Future National Awards 2025! A special well done to those from our NASS member schools – Avocet House, Turnstone House, Wargrave House School, Rossendale School and @WHSSchool.

⚽ The Engage Football Tournament is back! ⚽ Calling all schools – are you ready to compete in this year’s tournament and put your skills to the test? 🌟 Join us for the regional qualifiers: 📍 8th May – William Henry Smith School 📍 20th May – Muntham House School 📍 20th May – Shenstone Lodge The top teams will advance to the finals at St George’s Park on Tuesday 17th June – the home of England football! 🏆 Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talents, build teamwork, and enjoy a day of competitive fun. Get in touch to secure your place! #EngageFootball

The Mulberry Bush School Improvement Partner network meeting today was insightful and inspirational as the new landscape of inclusion emerges the specialists must support mainstream with the challenge of inclusion. @NASSCHOOLS @MulberryBushOrg @Stjoscranleigh

A great opportunity to connect, learn & share with fellow practitioners & drive forward a change for all children.

We are thrilled to announce Connecting the Dots, a conference dedicated to exploring holistic and inclusive approaches that support children, families, and communities. Through inspiring discussions, expert insights, and practical strategies, we’ll examine how collaboration across education, health, and social care can drive meaningful change. 📅 Monday 2nd June 2025 📍 William Henry Smith School, Brighouse, HD6 3JW We are offering an early bird discounted price of £80 for bookings made before 4th April 2025. After this date, the price will increase to £90. Reserve your place now: engageintheirfuture.org/events/2025-na…

🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟 We have been absolutely blown away by the incredible number of nominations for this year’s National Awards! A huge thank you to all the schools that took the time to submit nominations – your commitment to recognising the achievements of your students is truly inspiring. Our judging panel is now reviewing the entries and schools can expect to receive their invitations the week commencing 17th March. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all in May! 🎉✨ #EngageInTheirFuture #NationalAwards

We support the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications/f… @CYPMentalHealth @CfYoungLives ⁦ @CentreforMH @YoungMindsUK ⁩

We asked AI in education expert Darren Coxon to unpack what recent government announcements mean for the future of AI in SEND. NASS is partnering with Darren on an exciting AI pilot with 11 of our member schools, exploring how AI can support SEND needs nasschools.org.uk/ai-and-the-fut…

It's not too late to join us tomorrow!

The status quo is simply unsustainable. The cost to children, families and society is too great to ignore. We need the Government to embrace evidence-based system change and to move away from simplistic cost-cutting measures. 🧵5/5

Special schools play a vital role in the SEND provision spectrum. As mainstream schools take on more responsibility for educating children with SEND, stronger partnerships with special schools—including non-maintained and independent ones—are essential. 🧵4/5

The deadline for the 2025 @engageitf National Awards is fast approaching! A wonderful national platform to celebrate the inspiring stories and achievements of children & young people, and also recognise the dedication & passion of those who work in the #SEMH community.

🎉 Happy New Year from all at Engage in their future! We're back and counting down to the #EngageNationalAwards 2025 in Manchester! 🏆 Head to our website and submit your nominations now: engageintheirfuture.org/events/nationa…

Take this wonderful opportunity to celebrate our young people's incredible journeys. To all you amazing people out there who work with some pretty special kids, you know what it takes for them to be so wonderfully successful...a nomination costs nothing, recognition everything