Frances Akinde
@inclusionht.bsky.social
LA SEND Inspector/advisor
Former Special school head now Education Consultant
Trustee BAME Ed Network
Co-Lead BAME Ed SEND
CRED Anti Racist Schools Coach
Assistive tech trainer
Author BAANAB
Artist- Art is for Life
Anti-racism
#Arsenal
www.inclusionht.
Former Special school head now Education Consultant
Trustee BAME Ed Network
Co-Lead BAME Ed SEND
CRED Anti Racist Schools Coach
Assistive tech trainer
Author BAANAB
Artist- Art is for Life
Anti-racism
#Arsenal
www.inclusionht.
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#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/cke0eKG #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
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October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/cke0eKG #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
buff.ly
October 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Just 6% of Sendcos feel able to complete their tasks during weekly working hours, according to @teachertapp.bsky.social
As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night!
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night!
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Only 6 per cent of Sendcos can complete their tasks in work hours
The government’s SEND reforms must ensure that special educational needs coordinators get better support, say experts, as exclusive data reveals their ‘unsustainable’ workload
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October 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Just 6% of Sendcos feel able to complete their tasks during weekly working hours, according to @teachertapp.bsky.social
As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night!
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night!
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Fun at the Festivals and more with @lenniesaurus.bsky.social this week - catch it all and more on PotW at 1815 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... w/ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social @damedenisemina.bsky.social @jdcrawf.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @kenchengceo.bsky.social @tds153.bsky.social
#radio
#radio
BBC Radio 4 - Pick of the Week, Len Pennie
Len Pennie presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Fun at the Festivals and more with @lenniesaurus.bsky.social this week - catch it all and more on PotW at 1815 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... w/ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social @damedenisemina.bsky.social @jdcrawf.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @kenchengceo.bsky.social @tds153.bsky.social
#radio
#radio
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#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
buff.ly
October 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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🔬 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high'
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Why we must improve teaching’s ethnic diversity – and how
Our new research shows more inclusive recruitment and retention is vital to solving the workforce crisis
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🔬 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high'
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
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Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with ideas for lessons, new government guidance says
Here's everything leaders need to know ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...
Here's everything leaders need to know ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...
Government AI guidance for schools: 9 key findings
Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with lesson ideas
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with ideas for lessons, new government guidance says
Here's everything leaders need to know ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...
Here's everything leaders need to know ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...
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SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf
The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd
An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools
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June 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf
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SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf:
The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd
An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools
buff.ly
June 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf:
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Leading expert and author Frances Akinde shares successful strategies for developing anti-racist policy and practice in schools ⬇️
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd
@inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd
@inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky
May 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Leading expert and author Frances Akinde shares successful strategies for developing anti-racist policy and practice in schools ⬇️
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd
@inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd
@inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky
I need to start writing on here.Seems like it's the place to be 🤔
April 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I need to start writing on here.Seems like it's the place to be 🤔
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Lovely hour yesterday recording a podcast for @seced.bsky.social with @pookyh.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social and Bukky Yusaf about support children with autism in school. Please listen when it comes out.
March 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Lovely hour yesterday recording a podcast for @seced.bsky.social with @pookyh.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social and Bukky Yusaf about support children with autism in school. Please listen when it comes out.
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Interesting piece from COBIS CEO Colin Bell today on @tesmagazine.bsky.social about why the curriculum review must be mindful of the international impact of any changes it proposes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour - a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
www.tes.com
January 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Interesting piece from COBIS CEO Colin Bell today on @tesmagazine.bsky.social about why the curriculum review must be mindful of the international impact of any changes it proposes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Special Needs as a label suggests a group as somehow different to the majority. @inclusionht.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @disasterstrat.bsky.social Schools measured by academic success rather than principles of justice creates inequality.
Special Needs as a label suggests a group as somehow different to the majority. @inclusionht.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @disasterstrat.bsky.social Schools measured by academic success rather than principles of justice creates inequality.
The special educational needs crisis affects all our children | Letters
Letters: Dr Helen Care says we have to start looking at the wider picture and ask what schools are for, Helen Kinsey says it is a false economy not to be supporting the most vulnerable. Plus a letter ...
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 10:33 AM
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Special Needs as a label suggests a group as somehow different to the majority. @inclusionht.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @disasterstrat.bsky.social Schools measured by academic success rather than principles of justice creates inequality.
Special Needs as a label suggests a group as somehow different to the majority. @inclusionht.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @disasterstrat.bsky.social Schools measured by academic success rather than principles of justice creates inequality.
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A qualified SENCO with 20 years' experience working in various roles across educational settings provision and local authority, we’re delighted that @inclusionht.bsky.social will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our SEND Conference.
More info: hfl.mobi/SENDConf25BS
#SEND #edusky #academicsky
More info: hfl.mobi/SENDConf25BS
#SEND #edusky #academicsky
December 9, 2024 at 9:48 AM
A qualified SENCO with 20 years' experience working in various roles across educational settings provision and local authority, we’re delighted that @inclusionht.bsky.social will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our SEND Conference.
More info: hfl.mobi/SENDConf25BS
#SEND #edusky #academicsky
More info: hfl.mobi/SENDConf25BS
#SEND #edusky #academicsky
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📣Speaker Announcement
It's time to announce our first headline speaker at #SENDCONF25. We're really very excited to have the incredible @inclusionht.bsky.social with us. Frances' session will explore 'Creative Solutions for Truly Inclusive Classrooms'
Tickets: www.sendconference.org
It's time to announce our first headline speaker at #SENDCONF25. We're really very excited to have the incredible @inclusionht.bsky.social with us. Frances' session will explore 'Creative Solutions for Truly Inclusive Classrooms'
Tickets: www.sendconference.org
January 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📣Speaker Announcement
It's time to announce our first headline speaker at #SENDCONF25. We're really very excited to have the incredible @inclusionht.bsky.social with us. Frances' session will explore 'Creative Solutions for Truly Inclusive Classrooms'
Tickets: www.sendconference.org
It's time to announce our first headline speaker at #SENDCONF25. We're really very excited to have the incredible @inclusionht.bsky.social with us. Frances' session will explore 'Creative Solutions for Truly Inclusive Classrooms'
Tickets: www.sendconference.org
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A great (fictional) example of why #inclusion is so important for our young people. 👏
#Accessiblity #Inclusivity #EduSky #Ukteachers #UKEd
#Accessiblity #Inclusivity #EduSky #Ukteachers #UKEd
BBC iPlayer on Instagram: "When accessibility isn’t prioritised, this can be the reality of being deaf at school 💔
#WaterlooRoad #Drama #DeafAwareness #DeafEducation #DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #Lea...
3,038 likes, 69 comments - bbciplayer on October 17, 2024: "When accessibility isn’t prioritised, this can be the reality of being deaf at school 💔
#WaterlooRoad #Drama #DeafAwareness #DeafEducation ...
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October 17, 2024 at 12:52 PM
A great (fictional) example of why #inclusion is so important for our young people. 👏
#Accessiblity #Inclusivity #EduSky #Ukteachers #UKEd
#Accessiblity #Inclusivity #EduSky #Ukteachers #UKEd
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"the intervention effects didn’t vary according to whether they were delivered in a small group, one-to-one or who implemented them"
Fascinating chat with Prof Jo Van Herewegen on what works (and doesn't) for SEND interventions - loads of insights for schools
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Fascinating chat with Prof Jo Van Herewegen on what works (and doesn't) for SEND interventions - loads of insights for schools
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why your SEND intervention isn’t working
A new research review and toolkit explores the increasing attainment gap for pupils with SEND and why evidence-informed practice isn’t making it to the classroom
www.tes.com
October 16, 2024 at 5:56 AM
"the intervention effects didn’t vary according to whether they were delivered in a small group, one-to-one or who implemented them"
Fascinating chat with Prof Jo Van Herewegen on what works (and doesn't) for SEND interventions - loads of insights for schools
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Fascinating chat with Prof Jo Van Herewegen on what works (and doesn't) for SEND interventions - loads of insights for schools
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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➡️ Speech and language is in crisis - what can schools do next?
The S&L crisis is not a Covid blip, it is a long-term problem that is damaging the outcomes of too many children and schools are being left to cope alone.
A critical long read this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
The S&L crisis is not a Covid blip, it is a long-term problem that is damaging the outcomes of too many children and schools are being left to cope alone.
A critical long read this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Speech and language is in crisis - what can schools do next?
Speech and language challenges in schools are at a critical point, but causation and solutions are complex, finds Zofia Niemtus. So, what should schools be doing?
www.tes.com
October 2, 2024 at 5:48 AM
➡️ Speech and language is in crisis - what can schools do next?
The S&L crisis is not a Covid blip, it is a long-term problem that is damaging the outcomes of too many children and schools are being left to cope alone.
A critical long read this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
The S&L crisis is not a Covid blip, it is a long-term problem that is damaging the outcomes of too many children and schools are being left to cope alone.
A critical long read this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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NEW POST on regional variations in reports from inspections conducted in 2023-24.
Intriguing differences in numbers inspected, outcomes, changes and - perhaps most importantly - the need to improve comments.
@ssatuk.co.uk
www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/minding...
Intriguing differences in numbers inspected, outcomes, changes and - perhaps most importantly - the need to improve comments.
@ssatuk.co.uk
www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/minding...
Minding the Gaps: How inspections in 2023-24 differed by region - SSAT
In the past week, I have been looking at the regional variations in the 2023-24 inspection data with some interest and so I wanted to share them with you. Hopefully you will find them fascinating too.
www.ssatuk.co.uk
September 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
NEW POST on regional variations in reports from inspections conducted in 2023-24.
Intriguing differences in numbers inspected, outcomes, changes and - perhaps most importantly - the need to improve comments.
@ssatuk.co.uk
www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/minding...
Intriguing differences in numbers inspected, outcomes, changes and - perhaps most importantly - the need to improve comments.
@ssatuk.co.uk
www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/minding...
Interesting. The funding is very attractive too for trusts that GAG pool. Something for special schools that are considering this to be cautious of.
#SEND
#education
#schools
@SchoolsWeek
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#SEND
#education
#schools
@SchoolsWeek
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Schools look to SEND trusts over rising pupil need
Mainstream schools increasingly looking for 'specialist help' to deal with youngsters' needs
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 14, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Interesting. The funding is very attractive too for trusts that GAG pool. Something for special schools that are considering this to be cautious of.
#SEND
#education
#schools
@SchoolsWeek
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-look...
#SEND
#education
#schools
@SchoolsWeek
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-look...
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Delighted to share the new Lit in Colour report out today www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colou...
The message is: change is possible. And we love to see it.
The message is: change is possible. And we love to see it.
September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Delighted to share the new Lit in Colour report out today www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colou...
The message is: change is possible. And we love to see it.
The message is: change is possible. And we love to see it.
Ormiston academies trust to be first to ban mobile phones across its schools. Interesting.
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Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free
Exclusive: Ormiston academies trust says impact of smartphones on learning and mental health has been ‘catastrophic’
apple.news
September 14, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Ormiston academies trust to be first to ban mobile phones across its schools. Interesting.
apple.news/Avl57aHoOQb-...
apple.news/Avl57aHoOQb-...
