Name: How do we best engage parents to improve belonging?
Start: 2025-01-11T14:20:00+0000
End: 2025-01-11T15:00:00+0000

IncludEd 2025 promises high quality professional development aimed at building inclusive schools and improving outcomes for ALL students.

If you’re looking for a blend of research, practical expertise, and lived experience, while networking with a like-minded community of practitioners, you’ve come to the right place.

You can see details of this year’s IncludEd 2025 sessions and speakers below.

For more information about IncludEd, or if you don’t yet have a ticket, you can buy one HERE
Find out more about The Difference HERE

We look forward to seeing you on January 11th!

Saturday January 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm GMT

C3.12

The evidence base is strengthening that parental engagement is key to fostering a sense of belonging and reducing pupil absence.

This session brings together insights from primary, secondary, and Alternative Provision (AP) settings, showcasing impactful strategies to build strong school-parent partnerships. With case studies from Invicta Primary School, Tunmarsh School, and the collaborative work between Women’s Inclusive Team’s parent liaison practitioners and Morpeth School, the discussion will highlight practical approaches to enhance communication, trust, and collaboration with families.

Join us to explore proven methods that empower parents, strengthen connections, and create inclusive school communities where every child feels they belong.

Speakers

Jodie Cawte

Executive Headteacher, Invicta Primary School

I am proud to be the Executive Headteacher of Invicta, a happy and vibrant 2 site primary school which celebrates the diversity of its community. I work with a dedicated and talented team to provide a friendly, caring and inclusive learning environment where our children can feel... Read More →

Ilham Yusuf

Somali Parent Liaison Officer, Women’s Inclusive Team / Morpeth School

Ilham Yusuf is a Somali Parent Liaison Officer working at the Women’s Inclusive Team in Tower Hamlets. Based at Morpeth School, she aims to bridge the gap between the school and Somali parents. She collaborates with Morpeth and other schools in the borough to advocate for equality... Read More →

Terry Grego

Deputy Headteacher, Tunmarsh School

Terry is Deputy headteacher of Newham PRUs, and a former Difference Leader.

Saturday January 11, 2025 2:20pm - 3:00pm GMT
C3.12 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

Round Three Session

IncludEd 2025

Jodie Cawte

Ilham Yusuf

Terry Grego

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