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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re pleased to share OCMAT’s Mainstream Inclusion Strategy exemplification and a practical template for schools. We hope it supports high expectations while reducing barriers to learning, participation and belonging. Please use or adapt anything useful. www.ocmat.org.uk/Our-Inclusion/

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Our Inclusion

At OCMAT, inclusion is at the heart of our approach to education. We believe that every pupil should have the opportunity to participate, learn, belong and succeed.

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The Life of Sharks @thelifeofsharks.com · 04/07/2026

Saw this ad for a goat on Facebook. It’s perhaps the greatest advert I’ve ever read. It’s just superb.

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I’ve written a blog on Mainstream Inclusion Strategies: not as another document for the website, but as a way for schools to surface what’s already happening, test assumptions, identify gaps and decide what needs to be sharper. moderncassie.blogspot.com/2026/07/main...

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Mainstream Inclusion Strategies: finding the priorities that matter

I have been thinking a lot about the DfE Mainstream Inclusion Strategy guidance, which is not a sentence I imagine will make anyone imme...

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“High standards and inclusion are two sides of the same coin.” After reading the white paper carefully and discussing it during a SENCo forum this week, I’ve written on the shift in language, and what some of this might mean for schools in practice. moderncassie.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-sh...

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A shift in language - The White Paper

A shift in language It has taken me a while to digest the contents of the White Paper. I did not want to react to the headlines or rush to j...

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RR @rlrossi64.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“Thriving is not a technical term. It is a human one. It suggests belonging, confidence, participation and growth.”Thoughts on the White Paper from someone at the coal face. @moderncassie.bsky.social

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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A shift in language - The White Paper

A shift in language It has taken me a while to digest the contents of the White Paper. I did not want to react to the headlines or rush to j...

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I’m surprised I stuck with it, to be honest. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂😂

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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Annual reminder of how many days there are in each month.

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Thirty days hath September,
April, June and November.
Unless a leap year is its fate,
February hath twenty-eight.
All the rest hath three days more,
excepting January,
which hath six thousand,
one hundred and eighty-four.

Brian Bilston

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𝙱𝚊𝚋𝚎 𝚁𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 @unfitz.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Time to start on my New Year’s retributions.

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

How ridiculously cute is this? 😍 I feel I may start a collection…🤦🏼‍♀️ #YorkGhostMerchants

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

….this is great, and because I’m a terrible, terrible judge of character, I liked Nile most of the time. 🤦🏼‍♀️ #BeastInMe

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It was an absolute pleasure to keynote at the Devon Schools Leadership Conference.Such a warm, thoughtful group of leaders in the most stunning setting!It was a real highlight to listen to @bennewmark.bsky.social & Rob Aubry share their insights. Now for a much needed Half Term! #Inclusion

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

#Migraine #ClusterHeadaches #SuicideHeadaches After nearly 25yrs of these types of debilitating headaches, I’ve been on this for 6months (taken every 2days, with no side effects). I can honestly say it’s reduced them by 90%. incredible. If you suffer the same, get yourself referred.

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

it’s feeling more Grit than anything else this academic year. 😑

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Anyone that has a #Schnauzer will understand this is our permanent view. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

When your daughter insists that a shark outfit is the only appropriate attire for a party on the beach… 😂 🦈

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Niche @mr-n-wood.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Splendid post from @moderncassie.bsky.social Who said grea blogs are a thing of the past. This is useful, actionable, and full of moral purpose. Thanks Cassie 😍

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

New Blog! "Adaptive Teaching Guides: Practical tools for equitable classrooms" Practical, teacher-led tools to make inclusion part of everyday practice, not an afterthought. Read the blog here: moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/07/o-ne...

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Adaptive teaching guides: Practical tools for equitable classrooms

One of the most pressing priorities in schools right now is ensuring every pupil can access the full ambition of the National Curriculum, no...

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Really happy to have contributed to ‘Small and Mighty’ about the magic of small schools. They punch above their weight in heart, community and impact. Small schools matter, let’s protect and celebrate them. #SmallAndMighty #Inclusion #SEND #SmallSchools

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Steve @stephenh.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Little known secret. Primary Head teachers have a secret cupboard where they keep the nits, they release them every year, so that the parents have something to moan about other than the parking outside.

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Stephen Lockyer @mrlockyer.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Think this is the best picture I’ve taken of London.

The Houses of Parliament, glimpsed through a sculpture on the south bank.

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Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

1. A story. Please read. Reposts hugely appreciated on this. You'll see why in a bit. I was born in Pakistan and lived there until I was 4. My parents worked there as doctors. While we were there we were very close to a couple called Christine and Mike Miles.

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John Roberts @johngroberts.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Lots of news around today but a quick thread to walk through the new Ofsted inspections ahead of what is likely to be a turbulent few months either side of the summer . . . .

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The wistful gaze of a dog who wants the rain to stop so he can go for a walk. 😂 #Larry #Schnauzer

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Sheila @sheilattuned.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Yes!

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Emma is one of the wisest voices in UK Primary education and its bizarre that she doesn't have more followers here on Bluesky. Do yourself a favour, read this blog and give her a follow.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Little known fact: If it's red smoke we get an antipope.

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

R has set up a club…apparently it’s a ‘mood’ not a ‘movement’ ….🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ #WormClub

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

SEND is 'lose, lose, lose,' unless you're in line for some of these tasty £750pd & £900pd contracts with DfE Local government experience mandatory, experience of delivering SEND provision not required www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31286...

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SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement - Contracts Finder

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The most wonderful day watching friends and colleagues run the #LondonMarathon 🙌🏻 Even tracked this old guy because we had to sort his feet out at 17miles! 😂

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

New blog! Part 2 of ‘Two roles, one mission’ ‘…when pupils can see the strength of collaboration between adults, they begin to trust the structures around them. That trust forms the foundation for every other element of support.’ moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/04/part...

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Part two: Two roles, One mission (Practical strategies)

This is the second blog in a two-part series exploring how SENCos and school leaders can work in deeper, more strategic alignment to lead in...

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Becky Allen @profbeckyallen.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Teachers in England with 5+ years’ experience — can you help a PhD student? She’s looking for detailed survey responses on career development (interviews also welcome). forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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RR @rlrossi64.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Inclusion is not a ‘bolt-on’. Do read.

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Every Thursday, my dad takes Larry for a walk and then to the pub. Every Thursday I pick him up looking heartbroken that the day is over…🤦🏼‍♀️ #Schnauzer #NotHappyAsLarry

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Paul Cline @paulclinepsy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

"When SENCos and school leaders intentionally choose to lead together, they create schools where pupils with SEND are not an afterthought, but a central part of every decision." 👏👏

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Freddie Whittaker @fcdwhittaker.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Except the funding for schools is woefully inadequate. Just like funding for free school meals has failed to keep up with actual costs, funding for breakfast clubs means schools will have to subsidise whilst also battling unfunded pay rises. Once again rhetoric trumps delivery

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