Our SEND and Inclusion Summit 2024 has taken place.
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Our inaugural summit will explore what we are able to do as trust leaders to encourage change from the bottom-up, as well as top-down, and to secure the meaningful inclusion of every child in our schools and trust communities.
Whilst there are some system reforms underway, and there is optimism that new central policies and legislation will improve the system, there is an acknowledgement amongst the trust community that the current climate calls for action sooner rather than later.
Trusts have the potential to strengthen SEND provision across the country. They can work across their families of schools, fostering collaboration and building overall capacity.
Building on CST's five principles for inclusion paper published last year, the programme will feature insights from trust leaders, directors of inclusion, and sector experts. Discussion will explore the practical steps available to us, how to identify opportunities and develop innovative approaches to support children with SEND and their families.
At the summit you can:
The summit was held at rhe Birmingham Conference and Events Centre on Thursday 9 May 2024.
The summit is an extension of our SEND and Inclusion Professional Community, which is an inclusive benefit of CST membership.