SEND: What direction are we heading in?

For the first time, The Education People Show are proud to host a dedicated SEND panel - a dynamic and timely conversation that promises to challenge thinking, spark new ideas, and inspire action.

This panel brings together leading experts in SEND to explore the real-world challenges schools, settings, and staff face on a day-to-day basis. From navigating uncertainty to building inclusive environments, the discussions will dive deep into what it truly means to support and improve outcomes for every learner.

Chair: June Stevenson - Head of School Surveys - Teacher Tapp

Ruth Gately - Specialist Lead Adviser (SEND) - The Education People

Stephen Cartwright - Kent Inclusion Champion - Assistant Principal - Marsh Academy

Dr Alison Ekins - Kent Inclusion Champion - VIAT Director of SEND.

• Inclusive schools and settings: What does inclusion look like in practice?
• Kent’s school communities’ initiative: How collaboration is driving solution-focused outcomes.
• Adaptive teaching: Are teachers equipped and confident to meet diverse needs?
• Support structures: What do teachers and TA’s need to thrive in inclusive settings?
• Barriers and breakthroughs: What really makes the biggest difference for children and young people with SEND?

Whether you are a school/setting leader, educator, teaching assistant, or someone passionate about inclusive education, our SEND panel discussion is your opportunity to hear from those at the forefront of SEND.

Join us for a session that is set to be insightful, challenging, and above all – impactful.