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Supporting Inclusive Practice – Increasing Life Chances

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🌟 Announcing Our 2025 - 2026 National Inclusion Champions! 🌟

We are beyond proud to reveal the IQM National Inclusion Champions of 2025 – our highest accolade, recognising schools that stand at the very forefront of inclusive practice across the UK.
Happy Dexter Day!🐻⭐

Thank you to: The Godolphin Junior Academy, the Anti-Bullying Schools Project, Windsor Community Primary School, Abbey Hill Academy and College, Lincroft Academy, Winterbourne Boys' Academy, Horton Grange Primary School and St Monica's Primary School!
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🏫Bush Hill Park Primary School - National Inclusion Champion🌟

We would like to extend a big IQM congratulations to Bush Hill Park Primary School, one of our National Inclusion Champions for 2025-26!

💭They go above and beyond to ensure children feel they belong
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🏫Kingsnorth Primary School - National Inclusion Champion🌟

We would like to extend a big IQM congratulations to Kingsnorth Primary School, one of our National Inclusion Champions for 2025-26!

💭This is a school where every child is valued and every child matters!
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined Sarah Linari and Brogan Haldane at our information session on the Inclusive School Award for schools in Sefton and the wider Merseyside area.

Our team were thrilled to see the amount of inclusive practices already shaping education in Merseyside
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
⭐Inclusion can Transform the Life of Every Learner🌍

🇦🇪 Our Senior Team has had a busy week meeting schools across the emirates who are keen to develop and grow their inclusive practice.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We were thrilled to host another free Information Session today in Dubai for schools to learn more about the International Inclusive School Award💡

We would like to extend our thanks to our host school Swiss International Scientific School for their hospitality and assistance.
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today we were thrilled to host a free Information Session in Abu Dhabi all about the International Inclusive School Award💡

We would like to extend special thanks to our host school, Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, Abu Dhabi for their generosity & hospitality when hosting us.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sarah and Brogan from the IQM Team had a great time at the Liverpool Anti-Bullying Schools' Project today!

IQM Assessor, Roanne Clements, kindly spoke about IQM’s commitment to taking the anti-bullying project with us internationally🌍
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
⭐Every School is on an Inclusion Journey👣

🇦🇪 Over the last couple of days, @kevininclusioniqm.bsky.social had the pleasure of visiting schools across the UAE that are ready to take the next steps on their inclusion journey, and are keen to elevate their whole-school commitment to inclusion
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
⭐Every School is on an Inclusion Journey 👣

🇦🇪 Over the last couple of days, our team had the pleasure of visiting schools across the UAE that are ready to take the next steps on their inclusion journey, and are keen to elevate their whole-school commitment to inclusion.
November 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Dexter has been enjoying the fantastic displays & festivities for UAE Flag Day! 🇦🇪

Symbolizing the unity & ambition of the country, Dexter has loved learning more about the emirates' flag & is looking forward to exciting times ahead🚀

Send us your📸celebrating with Dexter today
November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Calling all schools in Sefton and the wider Merseyside area! Join us for an insightful session on how IQM can support your school’s inclusive journey!

📍St Monica’s Primary School, Bootle
📅WEDNESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER
🕒Time: 09.30-12.00
🎟️Free to attend –
iqmaward.com/events/confe...
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🎃Happy Halloween, everyone!🍬

Dexter has his costume on, has made his way through the spooky forest, and is ready to start Trick or Treating!

Did your school help Dexter get into the Halloween spirit this year? 👻 Send us your photos📸

#IQMAward #DexterDay #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🕙 Only one week to go until our UAE Info Sessions 🇦🇪

Join us for two FREE information sessions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where you can learn more about the International Inclusive School Award🌟

Abu Dhabi🎫: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

Dubai🎫: iqmaward.com/events/confe...
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
During Black History Month, we've been celebrating inspiring black educators who have been instrumental in shaping the modern, inclusive classroom 🌟 📚 ✏️ @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

How have you been celebrating Black History Month in your school? Let us know in the comments section ⬇️
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happy Dexter Day, everyone! 🐻⭐

Thank you to all the schools that hosted Dexter: Castleway Primary School and Nursery School, St Margaret’s Anfield CE Primary School, Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Ayresome Primary School, Lessness Heath Primary School, and Lincroft Academy!
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Join the IQM Senior Team in Dubai for a free info session about the International Inclusive School Award.

Book your space now📩: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

📅Thursday 6th November 2025
⏰9:00am - 12:00pm
📍Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Join the IQM Senior Team in Abu Dhabi for a free info session about the International Inclusive School Award.

Book your space now📩: iqmaward.com/events/confe...

📅 Wednesday 5th November 2025
⏰ 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, Abu Dhabi
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The DfE has confirmed that the SEND Schools White Paper has been delayed until early 2026.

For schools, SENDCos and local authorities, this update matters. It affects planning, budgets, and how inclusion is shaped in the year ahead.

Read the full summary iqmaward.com/blogs/send-r...
October 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We would like to extend a big IQM welcome to our new cohort of Assessors - welcome to the IQM Family 🐻🟢🟣🟡

Thank you for joining us for a fantastic day of training in Birmingham, we can't wait to see all the exciting things you do next!
October 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Is your school considering pursuing Centre of Excellence or Flagship status?

Designed for schools that are deeply committed to maintaining and developing exceptional inclusive practice, our Cluster Groups are just one of the many fantastic benefits of undertaking the COE or Flagship award🟣🟡
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Only TWO DAYS TO GO until our fantastic programme of FREE workshops at Tes SEND Show!

💻 head to iqmaward.com/events/confe... to secure your FREE ticket for the IQM workshop of your choosing

❗then go to tessendshow.co.uk to get your FREE TES SEND Show ticket

See you there!
❓Are you looking for some FREE CPD on two important issues in education❓

Join us next Friday and Saturday for 2 FREE WORKSHOPS at the excellent TES SEND Show in the Business Design Centre, London (also free to attend!)📣
October 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
💡 Would you like to learn from IQM schools that have set up an additionally resourced provision?

Join us for a FREE workshop at Tes SEND Show where you can hear the lived-experiences of 6 IQM schools that have taken the steps towards setting up their own school-based additional needs unit.
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy Dexter Day, everyone! 🐻⭐

There was no better way to end this week than by checking in with our friendly bear on his adventures 🌍
October 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
❓Are you looking for some FREE CPD on two important issues in education❓

Join us next Friday and Saturday for 2 FREE WORKSHOPS at the excellent TES SEND Show in the Business Design Centre, London (also free to attend!)📣
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM