Inclusion through an intersectional lens: putting children at the centre of practice

This session has been devised with leaders, including SENDCos in mind, but it will be helpful for any member with an interest in SEND.

Despite growing awareness of inclusion, many children continue to face barriers to support, particularly where SEND intersects with identity, including race, culture, and socio-economic background.

In this thought-provoking session, Frances Akinde explores what truly child-centred inclusion looks like and challenges leaders to move beyond compliance-driven approaches.

Drawing on Frances’ lived experience, professional expertise, and extensive work across the education sector, attendees will:

Examine the intersection of race and SEND
Reflect on the role of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) as a key early intervention tool
Gain practical steps to create more equitable and inclusive environments at school level

This session has been devised with leaders, including SENDCos in mind, but it will be helpful for any member with an interest in SEND.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry! If you are unable to attend, still register to receive a recording link and watch within 14 days.

Provider

Frances Akinde

Qualified SENCO

Frances Akinde

Qualified SENCO

Frances Akinde, a qualified SENCO, and former headteacher of a Secondary Special School for learners with Autism and associated difficulties. Over the last 20 years, she has worked in various roles across primary, secondary, special/alternative provision and local authority. From an Art & Design Technology teacher to an SLCN advisory teacher liaising with speech and language therapists across a local authority. She has also been a local authority SEND inspector and advisor. In her consultancy, Inclusion HT, she host a podcast called Inclusion Revolution and advocates for parents of SEND children.