IQM’s Head of Education Kevin O’Neill looks at why schools should prioritise an inclusive culture of psychological safety to help retain staff. Mounting Crisis in Recruitment and Retention While schools have now weathered the coronavirus storm and returned to a more recognisable normal, more entrenched problems remain. For years, schools have faced a mounting crisis […]
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Martello Primary School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Aspirations and Expectations Martello Primary School is a one-form entry school in the coastal town of Folkestone in Kent. It is part of the Turner Schools Multi Academy Trust. The school serves a diverse coastal community affected by significant social and economic deprivation. There is […]
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Laxey School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Flagship status. Shining Example of Inclusivity Laxey School continues to be a shining example of inclusivity. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. The children are happy and enjoy attending school. They are friendly and welcoming towards visitors and any new members of their school community. There is a strong sense of belonging […]
Outwood Academy Ripon has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Knowledge and Understanding of Inclusion This was our Assessor’s second visit to Outwood Academy Ripon. There has been a change in the leadership of Inclusion since the last assessment, with the IQM Lead leaving mid-way through the year. The new IQM lead had been a […]
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Babington Academy has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Flagship status. Ongoing Drive for Inclusivity An ongoing drive for inclusivity and equality of access to opportunities emanates throughout Babington Academy. This is fostered by knowledgeable and experienced Leadership and a willingness and ability to both plan strategically with foresight but also adapt to the ever-changing needs of its cohort […]
North West Hospital School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Personalised Progress For All “Personalised progress for all” is the ambition of the North West Hospital School (NWHS). Straightforward in its message, the focus and attention to detail required to make this a reality requires exemplary leadership and the full commitment of the whole […]
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Norbury School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Flagship status. Learning Together Norbury School is a three-form entry Primary in Harrow and is situated close to the main town centre. Mobility continues to be a real challenge for the school. For example, 38 children have left since September 2023 and 138 have arrived since that date. The council […]
Dormanstown Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Inclusive Learning Community Dormanstown Primary Academy has 263 pupils aged between 3 and 11 years. The school is part of the Tess Valley Educational Trust which comprises five primary schools located in Redcar and Middlesbrough. The school has a 35-place Special Educational Needs and Disability […]
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Outwood Primary Academy Alne has achieved has achieved the Inclusive School Award. Strong Inclusive Ethos Outwood Primary Alne is a primary school in a small, rural village in an affluent area of Alne, North Yorkshire. The school is part of Outwood Academy Trust. There are currently 89 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6. There […]
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Inclusion and Sense of Belonging St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school that is part of the Aquila Multi Academy Trust, consisting of 16 primary schools in East/Mid Kent. It is based in New Romney, a coastal town on […]
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James Harris, IQM Assessor, speaks about helping children with additional needs thrive in mainstream secondary schools. “Thank you so much. Speaking to someone who understands is priceless” – parent of a child with SEND in a mainstream secondary school The Right Questions to Ask In mainstream schools, as a child moves into secondary school, communication […]
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Bishop Martin CE Primary School has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. Inclusion is Inseparable “Guided by our Christian Values, we are all determined to serve and lead the diverse world we live in treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect.” This ambitious statement of intent is being delivered with passion and rigour at Bishop […]
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