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Sara Alston

@seainclusion.bsky.social
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Teacher, Trainer, Education Consultant, author of The Inclusive Classroom and Working Effectively with your TA, Dyslexic, Open Water Swimmer Contact seainclusion@btinternet.com

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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
If you are a school struggling to get your head round the changes in KCSIE and their implic ations for schools, my blog may help. Also I have a webinar on August 24th at 11am, please join me at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993776837... www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/kcsie-d...
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Copy of KCSIE 2026: Changes and possible actions for schools
The key changes and actions from KCSIE 2026. Everything you need to know to be ready and compliant in the new year.
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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
My blog on the Changes in KCSIE and possible actions for school is now available. Please join for me a webinar to go through these changes and possible actions for school on July 23rd at 3pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993776223... www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/kcsie-d...
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Copy of KCSIE 2026: Changes and possible actions for schools
The key changes and actions from KCSIE 2026. Everything you need to know to be ready and compliant in the new year.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/GGJwr8C #teaching
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/m64db2h #SENCOs
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/GGJwr8C #teaching
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/m64db2h #SENCOs
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/3TJr64p #education #edusky
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/AWNuoW8 #education
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/3TJr64p #education #edusky
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/3TJr64p #education #edusky
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/GGJwr8C #teaching
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - SecEd
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/AWNuoW8 #education
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/3TJr64p #education #edusky
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#Teaching assistants are vital to SEND & inclusion in the classroom, but they face low pay, unclear roles & limited training. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines practical steps for #teachers & #schools to better support & retain their TAs: buff.ly/AWNuoW8 #education
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/m64db2h #SENCOs
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - Headteacher Update
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/GGJwr8C #teaching
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - SecEd
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/m64db2h #SENCOs
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - Headteacher Update
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/GGJwr8C #teaching
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - SecEd
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
What does #inclusion really mean in the White Paper SEND reforms? Is it about all children or increasingly shorthand for SEND? As #schools begin reflecting on the reforms ahead, @seainclusion.bsky.social explores what true inclusion should look like: buff.ly/m64db2h #SENCOs
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What is inclusion? Reflecting on the government SEND reforms - Headteacher Update
SEND reforms claim to prioritise inclusion – but is it for all pupils? A critical look for school leaders and SENCOs.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/MTkQS5b #education
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - SecEd
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/1sERBTw #education
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - Headteacher Update
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/1sERBTw #education
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - Headteacher Update
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/1sERBTw #education
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/MTkQS5b #education
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - SecEd
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025:
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - SecEd
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025:
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - SecEd
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/MTkQS5b #education #edusky
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - SecEd
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Understanding ‘disguised compliance’ is vital for #safeguarding. Parents may appear to engage, yet children remain at risk. @seainclusion.bsky.social explores the behaviours, the reasons behind them & what #schools can do to stay child‑focused & evidence‑led: buff.ly/1sERBTw #education
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Disguised compliance: A safeguarding response - Headteacher Update
Why parents may appear to cooperate without change – and what schools should do to protect children.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs:
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - SecEd
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs:
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - SecEd
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
My updated blog on how to support your Jewish pupils in school at this time. This is particularly important if your Jewish pupils are a small minority or even the only Jew in the school. Please read. www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/support...
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Supporting your Jewish pupils in school
I first wrote this blog in October 2025 in the aftermath of the attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur (2nd October 2025). But since then, there have been multiple attacks on the ...
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025: buff.ly/QVZp7AC #schools #education
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - SecEd
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025: buff.ly/CYe9KLE #schools #education
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - Headteacher Update
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs: buff.ly/dSwlFbY #teaching #education
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - Headteacher Update
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs:
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Whistleblowing in schools: Safeguarding compliance
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs: buff.ly/dSwlFbY #teaching #education
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - Headteacher Update
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025: buff.ly/QVZp7AC #schools #education
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - SecEd
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Low-level concerns aren’t insignificant – they’re vital for #safeguarding. This comprehensive overview from @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines what they are, why they matter, how we can prepare staff & how #schools should respond under KCSIE 2025: buff.ly/CYe9KLE #schools #education
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Low-level concerns: A vital part of effective safeguarding - Headteacher Update
Learn what low-level concerns mean in safeguarding, why they matter & how schools should respond under KCSIE 2025 rules
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs: buff.ly/dSwlFbY #teaching #education
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - Headteacher Update
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs: buff.ly/dSwlFbY #teaching #education
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - Headteacher Update
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#Whistleblowing isn’t just for big corporations – it’s vital in #schools. @seainclusion.bsky.social on what it means, how it links to #safeguarding & the steps staff should take to raise concerns safely & legally. A guide for DSLs: buff.ly/pW04QIB
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Whistleblowing and safeguarding: A guide for DSLs - SecEd
Understand whistleblowing in schools: what it is, why it matters for safeguarding & how staff can raise concerns safely
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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Do you need a guide to the changes to Working Together to Safeguard Children and the actions needed by school? Please join me for my webinar on Monday April 20th at 4pm. Tickets £12.00 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/changes-to...
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Changes to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
This webinar will provide a summary of the changes to WTSC for schools and outline the possible actions they need to take in response.
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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
If you are a school looking for support to understand the implications of the updated Working Together to Safeguard Children, my webinar on April 20th at 4pm maybe just what you are looking for. Please join me. £12.00 a ticket. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/changes-to...
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Changes to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
This webinar will provide a summary of the changes to WTSC for schools and outline the possible actions they need to take in response.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/G2JoDdm #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky
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Supporting SEND: A guide to using visual timetables - Headteacher Update
How visual timetables reduce anxiety, support SEN pupils and boost independence across the school day.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/swBOHBX #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky
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Supporting SEND: A guide to using visual timetables - SecEd
How visual timetables reduce anxiety, support SEN pupils and boost independence across the school day.
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Are schools overlooking #neurodiverse staff? While SEND support for pupils is strong, neurodiverse #teachers & other staff can feel unsupported. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines 15 practical strategies to build an inclusive culture for all staff: buff.ly/ntGS4R5 #schools #education
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Fifteen ways to support neurodiverse staff in your school - Headteacher Update
Schools champion SEND for pupils, but do we support neurodiverse staff? Practical steps to create inclusive workplaces
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#Schools play a vital #safeguarding role in spotting abuse, but the Sara Sharif review shows what happens when systems fail. Home education risks, coercive control, information‑sharing & professional curiosity. @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines lessons we must learn:
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Sara Sharif: What lessons must be learnt from this failure of safeguarding? - Headteacher Update
Key lessons from the Sara Sharif review and what schools must do to strengthen safeguarding
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Are schools overlooking #neurodiverse staff? While SEND support for pupils is strong, neurodiverse #teachers & other staff can feel unsupported. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines 15 practical strategies to build an inclusive culture for all staff: buff.ly/M5fQFH8 #schools #education
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Fifteen ways to support neurodiverse staff in your school - SecEd
Schools champion SEND for pupils, but do we support neurodiverse staff? Practical steps to create inclusive workplaces
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#Schools play a vital #safeguarding role in spotting abuse, but the Sara Sharif review shows what happens when systems fail. Home education risks, coercive control, information‑sharing & professional curiosity. @seainclusion.bsky.social outlines lessons we must learn:
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Sara Sharif: What lessons must be learnt from this failure of safeguarding? - SecEd
Key lessons from the Sara Sharif review and what schools must do to strengthen safeguarding
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/swBOHBX #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky
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Supporting SEND: A guide to using visual timetables - SecEd
How visual timetables reduce anxiety, support SEN pupils and boost independence across the school day.
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