National Inclusion Week — Sage Perspectives Blog

To mark National Inclusion Week between 26th of September to the 2nd of October, we asked some of our authors what inclusion in education means to them. Now in its 10th year, National Inclusion Week – founded by Inclusive Employers - is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces.

I think of all members of staff in an educational organisation when I think of inclusion. If everyone who works in the organisation feels they belong, are valued, supported and developed, the students are more likely to feel this also. We need all support staff, all women leaders and everyone from underrepresented groups to know their own worth and to be seen and heard - Vivienne Porritt

A core principle and process fundamental to fair and cohesive educational settings, communities, and societies. Commitment to on-going and critical thought that involves understanding of theoretical perspectives that help to explain social inequalities, respecting difference, striving to bring about balance ad positive change by combating social inequalities and listening to the diverse voices of marginalised groups, whilst acknowledging the dilemmas and tensions that inclusive ideology and mainstream education might bring about. – Paula Hamilton

For your bookshelf…

10% Braver and Being 10% Braver

Overcoming Dyscalculia and Difficulties with Number by Ronit Bird

Diversity and Marginalisation in Childhood

About the Authors

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Vivienne Porritt is a leadership consultant, working with school and academy trust leaders on impact, vision, strategy, professional learning and development, and leadership, especially women’s leadership. Vivienne is the co-editor of Effective Practices in CPD, Lessons for School (2009). She is on the editorial board of School Leadership and Management, is a coach for the Department for Education and writes for tes. Vivienne is also a co-founder and, joyously, one of the strategic leaders of #WomenEd and co-edited 10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education.

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Paula Hamilton is a senior lecturer at the University of Chester. After completing a teacher training degree in the early 1990s, Paula worked on a European research project which focused on health promoting schools. She then spent 10 years within further education teaching on early childhood studies and health and social care courses. Since 2007, she has worked as a senior lecturer in higher education lecturing on programmes relating to early childhood, family, youth and education studies. Her PhD, completed in 2011, focused on the inclusion of migrant worker children into primary schools in North Wales. Paula’s research and publications lie in the field of social justice, inclusion, diversity and the health and well-being of children, young people and families.