Improving Inclusive Practice in Education for SEND Pupils

Project title:

Improving Inclusive Practice in Education for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

[Previous research] provided authentic insights into the live experiences of children and young people. The aim of the current study…is to develop resources/toolkits…and pilot these.

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Project proposal:

A recent study by applicants examined key stakeholder experiences of existing mental health and wellbeing provision, with the aim to identify barriers and facilitators for providing inclusive support for children-and-young people (CYP) with 22q11.2deletion syndrome (22q). Several key thematic categories were identified, including, Getting it right:-From-surviving-to-thriving, where examples of good practice and suggestions for more inclusive approaches were voiced. Further, Nothing-about-me,-without me,-is for-me– highlighted SEND families’ experiences of feeling voiceless and their struggle to have a say in decisions around school provision. Findings provided authentic insights into the lived experiences of CYP with 22q and can be used to inform guidance for schools to enable more inclusive practice. The aim of the current study, in collaboration with stakeholders (22q CYP/parents/educators), is to develop resources/toolkits for schools, and piloting these. We will invite CYP and parents to participate in an ‘experts’ workshop to develop the resources, and educators from 3-5 schools will be invited to take part in an initial evaluation. The schools will pilot resources and will be invited to discuss the feasibility and potential of these. The overall feedback will be used to adapt the resource and upon completion, will be sent to all stakeholders for final approval.

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