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Reflections about the High Hopes for High Needs programme

Reflections about the High Hopes for High Needs programme

The annual programme report highlights how we work with parents, councils, education settings and many other people to deliver frontline change that makes a practical and positive difference to the lives of children and young people with different needs.

by Alastair Thompson - December 4, 2023

The power of voices and the children they belong to

The power of voices and the children they belong to

It's time we shift the narrative in SEND education, and value the individual voices and dreams of every child.

by Arber Cala - July 17, 2023

Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE shares three themes from our Shared Learning Event

Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE shares three themes from our…

Guest blogpost from Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE, Director of Learning, Inclusion and Skills, Derby City Council Last week I was pleased…

by Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE - August 3, 2022

A reflection on Wales and its non-profit ambition for children’s placements

A reflection on Wales and its non-profit ambition for…

To successfully move to a non-profit model in children’s placements, we need to focus on outcomes.

by Samantha Woodcock - August 2, 2022

Heroes of 2021: James Husbands and team, Willoughby Academy

Heroes of 2021: James Husbands and team, Willoughby Academy

The staff at Willoughby's dedication to meeting the needs of their children is inspiring

by Chloe Saunders - December 17, 2021

‘She doesn’t look autistic’ – bias, and what we can do about it

‘She doesn’t look autistic’ – bias, and what we can…

‘She doesn’t look autistic’ – bias, and what we can do about it Everyone carries unconscious bias to specific stimuli….

by Libby Caulfield - August 12, 2021

Guest blogpost: Heather Sandy, Lincolnshire CC

Guest blogpost: Heather Sandy, Lincolnshire CC

Heather Sandy is the Director of Children’s Services for Lincolnshire County Council. IMPOWER have been supporting the council in relation…

by Heather Sandy - June 2, 2020

Guest blogpost: How parents added value to Valuing SEND in Herts

Guest blogpost: How parents added value to Valuing SEND in…

In Hertfordshire, IMPOWER’s Valuing SEND programme demonstrated the right values from the outset by involving parents through parent carer forums.

by Carol Kelsey - February 18, 2020

Move over variance, there’s a new ‘V’ on the block

Move over variance, there’s a new ‘V’ on the block

Variance has dominated much of the children’s services narrative for too long now – it’s time to move the debate on to value.

by Olly Swann - June 17, 2019

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