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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.

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Saturday, January 11
 

11:25am GMT

From full PRU to reintegration: making change in an AP-ecosystem
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Reintegration is the often-overlooked other side of the exclusion coin—a critical process that allows pupils to transition back from Alternative Provision (AP) to mainstream education or school life after extended periods.

This session dives deep into what it takes to make reintegration successful, offering a blend of personal stories, real-world challenges, and practical strategies.

Led by a panel of education and system leaders, including experts from St Helens and Haringey, we’ll explore how a ecosystem approach—where mainstream schools, AP settings, and children's services collaborate—can unlock better outcomes for pupils.

Discover why reintegration is both challenging and essential. With over 48,000 pupils in AP, many struggle to transition back, often citing a lack of belonging or support. Yet, success stories are emerging, offering hope and actionable insights.
Whether you’re a leader, practitioner, or policymaker, join us for an inspiring session that highlights the power of collective action in reshaping the reintegration narrative.

Speakers
avatar for Gerry Robinson

Gerry Robinson

Executive Headteacher, Haringey Learning Partnership
Gerry Robinson serves as the Executive Headteacher of Haringey Learning Partnership, overseeing the alternative provision schools and services in Haringey. With four years in her current role and a previous position as Headteacher at a mainstream secondary school, Gerry draws from... Read More →
avatar for Daniel Cain-Reed

Daniel Cain-Reed

Assistant Headteacher and SENDco, Highgate Wood School
Daniel is an Assistant Headteacher & SENCo at Highgate Wood School and a SENDCo Support Partner at Haringey Education Partnership. Daniel completed the Difference Leader’s Programme in 2023, working at Haringey Learning Partnership, where he led on SEND, attendance, Respite provision... Read More →
avatar for Mike Power

Mike Power

Headteacher, St Helens Alternative Provision Service
Mike Power is the Headteacher of St Helens Alternative Provision Service, where he is dedicated to creating inclusive educational opportunities. Alongside his leadership role, he is pursuing a doctorate at the University of Chester, focusing on how government policies impact disadvantaged... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.09 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

How do we set strategy to see suspension & absence fall MAT-wide?
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
We know that suspensions and absences disrupt learning and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable pupils.

This session brings together Wesley Davies, CEO of the Two Counties Trust, and Andy Burns, Director of Education at Brooke Weston Trust, to share strategies that drive system-wide improvements.

Hosted by Adam Alagiah-Glomseth, Investment Director at Impetus, the discussion will explore how Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) can create cohesive approaches to reduce exclusions and improve attendance across schools. Learn how data, leadership, and collaboration can transform outcomes for pupils and build more inclusive education systems.

Join us as we rethink how MATs tackle these critical challenges at scale.

Speakers
avatar for Wesley Davies

Wesley Davies

CEO, The Two Counties Trust
Wesley is the Chief Executive of The Two Counties Trust in Nottinghamshire. The Trust serves 11,000 students and is the employer of choice for 1500 staff members. Since taking up the post in 2021, Wesley has created a compelling vision for the Trust and is focused on 'enhancing life... Read More →
avatar for Adam Alagiah-Glomseth

Adam Alagiah-Glomseth

Investment Director, Impetus
Adam works with Impetus partner organisations in the school exclusions and youth employment domains. Prior to Impetus Adam ran a tutoring charity supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and was a management consultant with BCG.
avatar for Andy Burns

Andy Burns

Director of Education, Brooke Weston Trust
After graduating from Warwick University with a mathematics degree, Andy moved to Birmingham and started his career as a teacher. Andy worked at several different schools that were all in challenging circumstances. Andy discovered his passion for making a difference in the community... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Logan Hall Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Internal Alternative Provision - Creating a culture of connection not conflict
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
This session is aimed at anyone in Education wanting to get to grips with the practical side of Relational Practice. Alongside this we will spend some time looking at how Strategic Development of IAP, needs to involve way more than a Caretakers house, less children and more staff. Alternative being the key word... we will also look at the importance of Culture in general, and ways to create a culture of connection not conflict.
Speakers
avatar for Jacob Lawton

Jacob Lawton

Strategic Lead, Positive Regard/Wellspring Trust
Jacob started out his career in a mainstream primary in a deprived area of Barnsley before joining Wellspring’s very first SEMH school. He takes his 15 years experience working within the special and alternative sector, supporting pupils seen as the most challenging and uses this... Read More →
avatar for Jim Butterwood

Jim Butterwood

Consultant, Positive Regard/Wellspring Trust
Jim started his journey in further education supporting young people who required extra support to access college. Jim joined Wellspring during the Trust’s infancy and spent several years developing and leading the Outdoor Education offer across an Alternative Provision and special... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Drama Hall Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Nurturing Belonging
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
This session looks at how belonging can be affected by how we teach young people, and how marginalisation and exclusion are the consequences. It explores the social and psychological impact of narrowing knowledge in the curriculum and proposes solutions.
Speakers
avatar for Bennie Kara

Bennie Kara

Co-Founder, Diverse Educators
Bennie Kara is a former Deputy Headteacher, who now specialises in training on curriculum, DEI and teaching and learning. She co-founded Diverse Educators during her Deputy Headship at a start-up school in Oxfordshire. She is the author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Elvin Hall Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Practical ways to have a positive impact on behaviour and inclusion
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
How can schools create environments where every pupil feels included and behaviour thrives? In this session, Imogen Overton, a former Difference Leader and now Lead Practitioner (City Academy), teams up with Nicole Rodden, CEO & Founder of Life Lessons, to share actionable strategies for fostering positive behaviour and inclusion. Drawing on their expertise in education leadership and personal development, they’ll explore practical approaches that empower staff, support pupils, and build inclusive cultures.
Whether you’re tackling persistent behaviour challenges or aiming to strengthen inclusion, this session offers insightful, evidence-based tools to drive meaningful change in your school or trust.

Speakers
avatar for Nicole Rodden

Nicole Rodden

Co-Ceo & Co-Founder, Life Lessons
Nicole Rodden (MA, BA, PGCE) is a former Philosophy and PSHE teacher. Nicole co-founded the award-winning organisation Life Lessons in order to help pupils to make healthy choices and thrive. They do this by supporting teachers to create empathic school cultures through delivering... Read More →
avatar for Imogen Overton

Imogen Overton

The City Academy
Imogen is a lead practitioner and former Difference Leader.
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.15 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Racial literacy as a route to understanding behaviour
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
This session is designed to equip senior leaders and educators with the knowledge and tools to understand student behaviour through the lens of racial inclusion. By exploring the intersection of race, bias and behavioural outcomes, participants will gain insights into how race and ethnicity can positively or negatively shape interactions within the school environment.

You'll gain insights into Hemisphere's cutting-edge research on how neuroscience and societal norms impact students' experiences and outcomes, with a particular focus on Black and South Asian heritage pupils. Participants will also hear from Elen Roberts, Executive Headteacher at Heartlands High School, who will share real life examples into how embedding racial literacy into staff training has improved behaviour, student-staff relationships, and improved academic outcomes.

Following the session, you will:

- Understand how racial identity, bias, and societal norms shape student behaviour and responses.

- Learn strategies for fostering racially inclusive environments that support positive behavioural outcomes.

- Gain practical tools for building racial literacy across your school community.

- Leave empowered to initiate meaningful, systemic change in behaviour management and student wellbeing.

www.hemisphereeducation.com
Speakers
avatar for Yasmina Koné

Yasmina Koné

Deputy Lead, Hemisphere Education
Yasmina is Deputy Lead of Hemisphere Education, an innovative brain-training platform disrupting bias and improving racial literacy in schools. She's driving the adoption of Hemisphere across the UK, building partnerships with leading schools, education partnerships and MATs to change... Read More →
avatar for Elen Roberts

Elen Roberts

Executive Headteacher, Heartlands School
Teaching in London schools since 2002 Elen started her career as an English teacher quickly progressing to middle and then senior leadership she became a Headteacher in 2016. Elen has secured excellent progress in a number of secondary schools. She has worked strategically to close... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.13 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Relational Inclusion - creating a culture of compassion and repair
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
This session is for anyone interested in a relational approach as opposed to a punitive behaviour model. It will consider: why change is needed, 5 guiding principles, Leadership 'buy in', the student profile tool, Relational Inclusion Champions, policy review and vocabulary, and pitfalls.
Speakers
avatar for Anthony Benedict

Anthony Benedict

CEO, Ambition Community Trust
Anthony has been a qualified teacher for 27 years. He started his career as an English teacher. He has worked in five different authorities and held senior roles, predominantly in secondary education, in six different schools. As Deputy Head Teacher, Standards and Effectiveness, he... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.12 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

Tackling Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSA) - Panel Discussion
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a growing challenge, leaving pupils at risk of falling behind and feeling disconnected from education. This session unpacks the causes and consequences of EBSA, offering practical strategies to support pupils and their families. Led by experts in education and wellbeing, this discussion will explore how schools can identify EBSA early, foster positive relationships, and implement interventions that re-engage learners.

Whether you’re a leader, teacher, or wider practitioner, join us to learn how a proactive, compassionate approach can help pupils overcome barriers and rebuild their confidence in school life.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Rigg

Hannah Rigg

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion, Leverhulme Community Primary School
Hannah is an Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Leverhulme Primary School in Bolton, a large, diverse, two-form entry school with 420 pupils, 60% of whom are eligible for free school meals, and over half live in areas among the 10% most deprived... Read More →
avatar for Jen Graham

Jen Graham

Director of Research, Impact and Influence, The Difference
Jenny is director of research, impact and influence at the Difference. The Difference are a founding member of the Who is Losing Learning coalition, alongside IPPR and Impetus. Jenny runs our research portfolio, evaluation of our two leadership programmes on inclusion, and leads our... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Rhodes

Elizabeth Rhodes

National Lead for Student Inclusion – Secondary phase, Oasis Community Learning
Elizabeth is National Lead for Student Inclusion at Oasis Community Learning 
avatar for Ryan Carty

Ryan Carty

Specialist Practitioner, Westminster City Council - Changing Futures Specialist Team
Ryan is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential while navigating life's challenges. Over the past decade, he has worked with some of the UK’s most vulnerable youth in London, the North West, as well as in South Africa. Currently, Ryan works as a Specialist Practitioner... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.14 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL

11:25am GMT

What roles can local authorities really play in reducing absence & exclusions? (Panel Discussion)
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
Join Janice Allen, Maureen McKenna, Florence Kroll and The Difference's Irene Ogunseitan as they discuss what role local authorities can play in reducing absence and exclusion. 
Speakers
avatar for Irene Ogunseitan

Irene Ogunseitan

Programme and Communications Lead, The Difference
Irene is the Programme and Communications Lead at The Difference. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she holds a Master’s in Education and Policy and specialises in inclusion and behaviour. As part of The Difference’s pioneer cohort of Difference Leaders, Irene worked... Read More →
avatar for Janice Allen

Janice Allen

Director, The Education Community Partnership
Janice was previously a Secondary School Headteacher. For the past eighteen months, since going solo, she has worked across secure settings, Alternative Provisions and with Right to Succeed on place based partnerships.
avatar for Maureen McKenna

Maureen McKenna

Greater Glasgow Area, Former Executive Director of Education
Maureen was a mathematics teacher in a range of secondary schools in the north east and west of Scotland.In 2000, she joined Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education, where she inspected a wide range of schools as well as education authorities and child protection. Maureen held a... Read More →
avatar for Florence Kroll

Florence Kroll

Director of Children's Services, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Florence has been the Director of Children’s Services in Greenwich since September 2016. She qualified as a social worker in 1991 and has worked in a range of voluntary and statutory settings predominately in family and adolescent services including youth justice. Florence values... Read More →
Saturday January 11, 2025 11:25am - 12:05pm GMT
C3.11 Institute of Education, UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL
 
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