Our sixth annual conference will explore a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for strengthening universal provision and high quality first teaching to support the inclusion of all learners in all educational settings.
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Description
What will the conference cover?
The sixth annual BDSIP Inclusion Conference will support delegates to:
- Understand the urgent need to remove barriers to learning for all children
- Experience a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Develop their knowledge of how to implement UDL in your school, whatever your role.
- Create a whole school vision centred around UDL
- Support teaching staff to create a universal offer with UDL as part of their daily practice
- Enhance pupil engagement and motivation by providing personalised learning experiences.
- Support the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills through diverse learning opportunities.
Why should I attend?
A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach aims to optimise teaching and learning for all pupils by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. This approach is grounded in the understanding that pupils have diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning needs.
If you work in an educational environment and have an interest and/or responsibilities for Inclusion, and you want to provide an ethos that supports all learners to be part of a classroom environment, then this conference is for you.
With the increased numbers of children with complex needs entering the mainstream classroom, there is a need for for educators to respond whilst also reinvigorating their pedagogy.
If you are looking to enrich the learning environment for all pupils but also want to prepare them for a diverse and changing world, we look forward to seeing you on 16th January 2025.
Schedule
- 9am: Tea and coffee networking on arrival
- 9.30am: Welcome
- 10 - 11am: Workshop 1 begins
- 11 - 12pm: Workshop 2 begins
- 12 -12.15pm: Tea break and networking
- 12.20 - 1.20pm: Workshop 3 begins
- 1.20 - 2pm: Lunch and networking
- 2pm: What Next - Theory of Change
- 2.30pm - 3pm: Inclusion in Action
- 3pm: Closing remarks
- 3.15pm: Goodbyes or Networking
Pre-conference events:
In the week leading up to the conference, we will signpost you via our X and LinkdIn in pages, towards a range of resources which will help you become conference ready.
*Live Webinar*: Tuesday 7th January 2024: Creating a Universal Design with Social Engagement as the Fuel for Learning
Delivered by: Emily Rubin; MS, CCC-SLP Director of Communication Crossroads, Inc., a private practice specializing in the provision of professional development workshops.
On the day speakers/workshops:
- LGFL: Stories of impact: Removing Barriers to Learning using Universal Design for Learning principles
- Sasha Evans from We the Creators: Neuroharmony
- Representatives from the Woodland Trust: Managing UDL.
- Barking and Dagenham’s very own action research group: Implementing UDL – How we got started
Vendors
There will be a range of vendors whose services can support you to implement and embed your UDL vision.
- Scanning Pens
- GL assessments (Renaissance education)
...more vendors to follow.
Who should attend
- Head teachers
- SENDCos
- Inclusion Leads
- Class Teachers
- ARP Leads
Contact information
For specific enquiries about this course, please contact Nicole.Leah@bdsip.co.uk
For general booking or CPD enquiries please contact CPDEvents@bdsip.co.uk
Cancellation Policy
- No refund will be received for places cancelled within 5 working days of the session.
- Schools will receive a 50% refund for places cancelled within 10 working days of the session.
