The government’s SEND Review in 2022 identified systemic gaps and proposed recommendations to enhance support for neurodiverse students in educational settings. In 2022 researchers at Keele University found poor staff training, limited knowledge, and insufficient assessment and screening tools have contributed to a lack of support and identification of neurodivergent children in both the education system. Furthermore, state-funded special schools are facing capacity challenges, forcing the conversion of staff rooms and therapy offices into classrooms due to limited space, as reported by Schools Week. Given these developments, schools must act now to ensure that every student’s unique needs are effectively addressed within the education system, leading to improved outcomes and opportunities for neurodiverse learners.

• 15% of all people in the UK are neurodiverse, according to NHS England in 2021
• In 2020 British Dyslexia Association stated that 80% of those on the spectrum are unidentified by the time they leave school
• Over 70% of autistic children are in mainstream schools according to the National Autistic Society’s 2021 School Report.

Join us at this one day online conference to hear the latest updates on policy and guidance for supporting neurodiverse pupils in schools. You will hear a series of best practice case studies from schools and experts across a range of topics, including providing personalised learning plans for neurodiverse pupils, supporting the mental health of neurodiverse students and improving behavioural management initiatives to reduce the rate of exclusion. You will also have the opportunity to network with senior colleagues from across the sector who are involved in neurodiversity in schools.

Why attend:
• High-level keynotes on the latest policy initiatives to support neurodiversity in schools
• Listen and learn from case studies from leading experts on best practice in designing inclusion approaches in schools
• Networking opportunities with speakers and delegates from across the public sector involved in neurodiversity inclusion
• Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota.