Part of the Inclusion Mindset Project.
Colin Newton and Claire Darwin shared the keys to inclusion – focused on students with all kinds of challenges – primary and secondary and FE. We highlighted the value of person centred planning as part of the INSET. Many SENCOs were present and were appreciative as were those working in Alternative Provision. What does it take for all to be included?
Colin Newton and Marsha Douglas contributed the Gargoyles and Champions of change plus the teaching of Solution Circles problem solving processes to an interfaith conference in South London focused on the inclusion of people with learning disabilities. Listen to the wonderful Maureen Johnson who has worked for years to make this happen! #interfaithweek #ProblemSolvingProcesses
How to Reduce Social Exclusion of the Elderly
We rarely think about the problems faced by different social groups: we pass by the homeless and feel a pang of guilt, but don’t often dwell on it; we see teenagers being bullied, but we don’t take the time to intervene; we see mothers using food stamps for their kids’ meals, but we don’t lose too much sleep over it.
As modern humans, we have a diminished focus as is. Bothering with the challenges faced by others, so very different from us, is just not on our list.
There is one issue, in particular, we seem to push under the rug more often than not: the social exclusion of the elderly.
Hostage negotiation and meeting social and emotional needs. Link to full video on our YouTube channel
Colin Newton is interviewed as part of a podcast on Restorative Justice as part of ‘The Emotional Curriculum Podcast’.
Facilitated by Colin Newton and Derek Wilson
19th and 20th March 2020 (9:30am-4pm)
POSTPONED due to Coronavirus – likely to take place in the Summer…
(Spaces still available)
at Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham
Here at Inclusive Solutions we believe that our education system should be fully inclusive of all learners in their local community mainstream settings with the supports they deserve and need. There should be an end to segregation of children and young people in special education and alternative provision settings. All educational opportunities should be of the highest quality for all young people whatever their identity or difference.
We fully endorse the manifesto of the Alliance for Inclusive Education which focuses on realising the rights of ALL disabled people to mainstream education with all necessary supports and adjustments within an inclusive education system. It sets out six demands, which would move us from the present situation to a fully inclusive education system.
Hostage negotiation and meeting social and emotional needs – Pastoral teacher – ex police hostage negotiator talks about the links between our work on fresh approaches to behaviour and relationships in schools with his own experiences as a hostage negotiator. Full of golden nuggets for educators! Building the golden bridge – saving face – building trust quickly, reciprocal relationships leading to change and much more!