Learning seminar: inclusive Practice and Exploring the effectiveness of Outreach in Alternative Provision

On Wednesday 22 January 2025, the What Works in SEND (WWiS) Programme ran a learning seminar for key decision makers in SEND systems across education, health and care. The seminar focused on sharing leadership for SEND system improvement. 

The seminar consisted of: 

  • A presentation from Warwick Business School on Alternative Provision ( Research Fellow Penny Smith – Warwick Business school)
  • A presentation on Inclusion of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in schools (Assistant Professor Sarah Gorin – Warwick Business School)
  • A Case study on Developing Ordinarily Available Provision in Portsmouth (PEP and School Inclusion Manager Sarah Christopher – Portsmouth City Council​)

A recording of the session can be found below.