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In our first episode of 2025, we're joining the dots on the prevalent topic of inclusion and leadership. Our special guests for this discussion are David Bartram OBE, Director of Prescient Education, and Berna Bouwer, Corporate Head of Inclusion at GEMS Education.
David has been a SEND policy adviser to the Department for Education, adviser to the Mayor of London’s education team and Director of SEND at the London Leadership Strategy. He is also author of the SEND Review Guide, editor of 'Great Expectations: Leading an Effective SEND Strategy in School' and co-author of 'Beyond Boundaries: Leading Great SEND Provision Across a Trust'.
Berna worked in the UAE as a SENCo, Educational Psychologist, Head of Inclusion and Director of Inclusion, before working in the UK as a SENCo, Director of Inclusion and Head of Prep. She is now back in the UAE leading the inclusion strategy for GEMS Education.
Our regular Data Spotlight feature explains the Graduated Response Model, and Aisling O’Connor, Head of Inclusion at Swiss International School in Dubai, shares her advice for staff working with learners with additional needs.
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