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🎙️ Discussing, Reflecting & Responding to the Schools White Paper (FREE ONLINE EVENT): March 10th (3:45pm – 5pm)

With the release of the Schools White Paper and further consultation on SEND this virtual event provides a space to reflect on the paper, key reforms / policy change and what they might mean for us as school, Trust and system leaders – more importantly to consider how we can turn policy into provision and practice that leads to aspirational opportunities and outcomes for all learners regardless of their needs and starting points.

We’ll be hosting two panels…

Panel 1: Policy and Reform
For a panel discussion around policy we are fortunate to be joined by colleagues who have been working directly with ministers and the DfE to help shape and influence the paper and subsequent reforms:

James Waller (Sunningdale School, Headteacher and EQUALS, Chair)
Simon Knight (Frank Wise School, Joint Headteacher and DfE SEND & Inclusion EAG)
Margaret Mulholland (ASCL, SEND & Inclusion Specialist)
Benedict Coffin (DfE, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, National System Division)

Panel 2: Policy into Practice
As we know, the white paper together with its reforms and recommendations mean very little without the leaders and practitioners who turn policy into practice on a daily basis.

In our second panel discussion, we look forward to hearing from outstanding school, Trust and system leaders as to their perspectives on the paper and any early plans they have to bring the reforms and recommendations to life.

Katherine Walsh (River Learning Trust, Director of Inclusion and CST, SEND Community Chair)
Cheryl Gaughan (James Montgomery Academy Trust, Strategic Lead for SEND and Inclusion and EQUALS, Vice Chair)
Cathryn Falconer (Danecourt School and Maritime Academy Trust, Headteacher)
Matt Rooney (St Giles School, Executive Principal)

Additional panelists / speakers to be announced shortly

Q&A Session: Connect and Share
As with all our events we place a great emphasis on connectivity so there will be opportunities through breakout space conversations to share your views and build your own professional networks throughout, as well as interact with our panellists in Q&A sessions.

The event is open to colleagues from the mainstream (primary and secondary), specialist, AP, Early Years and post 16 sectors.

With over 275 colleagues registered and the EfL community comprising 1,200+ mainstream and specialist schools, trusts, colleges and APs including over 90% of specialist schools and colleges, this should be a good opportunity for us to connect and support each other during this time of unprecedented change.

If you’d like to attend, please register in advance using the link below. You will then receive your unique URL / invitation to join the meeting on 10th March.

👉 https://www.evidenceforlearning.net/virtual-cpld-networking-events/

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