The Difference

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We’re hiring a Chair to lead The Difference’s next phase - shape strategy, strengthen governance, and champion inclusive education. Apply by 9am Fri 31 Oct. www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chair-t...

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We’re kicking off a packed day of EPI events at #LDConf @ 11:30 with @aqaeducation.bsky.social

Ellie Harris (@thedifferenceed.bsky.social), David Laws, @natalieperera.bsky.social, Phil Sayles, @schwitzer.bsky.social & @munirawilson.bsky.social will discuss inclusive curriculum & assessment reform.

Kicking off our #LDConf programme with a packed room, looking at inclusive curriculum & assessment reform in partnership with @aqaeducation.bsky.social.

Ellie Harris (@thedifferenceed.bsky.social), David Laws, Phil Sayles, @schwitzer.bsky.social & @munirawilson.bsky.social on the panel.

More schools are turning to internal alternative provision to keep students connected to their community.

Join our PD days for practical strategies:
📍 10 Oct – Manchester
📍 13 Oct – London

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It was great to see soo many of our Headteachers attend our first meeting of the year. A huge thank you to @samfreedman.bsky.social and Shaun Brown from @thedifferenceed.bsky.social for kickstarting the year with us!

Actor & inclusion advocate Anna Maxwell Martin joins us as keynote at #IncludEd2026 🎤

She’s pushing for schools where every child gets early support.

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Impetus | The Difference Part of the Engage Fund. The Difference trains future inclusive school leaders, collaborating with pupil referral units and mainstream schools nationwide.…

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The Difference helps schools & multi-academy trusts reduce exclusions. They've impacted thousands of young ppl, with 58% of school leaders reporting fewer formal exclusions in year one of their programme.

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“IncludED brings together people who care deeply about making education accessible for every child.” – Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang

📅 10 Jan 2026 | 📍 UCL, London
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#IncludED returns on 10 Jan 2026 at UCL Institute of Education, London.

A one-day conference on making schools more inclusive.

Speakers include Anna Maxwell Martin, Jonny Uttley, Carlene Firmin + more.

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#EducationConference #SchoolInclusion

Connect with teachers, school leaders, MAT CEOs, and local authority teams ready to put your tools into action.

📆 10 Jan 2026 | 📍 UCL Institute of Education, London

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Excited to see the release of this guidance from @thedifferenceed.bsky.social on what works in internal alternative provision.

This research fills a key gap in guidance and offers tangible steps towards making sure IAP works for all children.

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⏰ New analysis out this morning shows:

👉 Half of children suspended from school have SEND
👉 34 million school days lost in 23/24 due to record number of suspensions & unauthorised absences
👉 Children permanently excluded in 2023/24 to cost state £1.9bn billion

We're thrilled to share with you all our latest report on internal alternative provision. understanding the role of internal alternative provision is more important than ever. This report brings together years of practice insights and research findings: the-difference.com/wp-content/u...

Read the latest blog post, written by The Difference Co-Founder Shaun Brown, A Framework for Belonging: Shifting the Narrative in Schools

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Join us on Wednesday 25th June 2025 for the in-person launch of our practice report ‘What Works: The Tenets of Effective Internal Alternative Provision’.

We’re looking forward to sharing our findings and to building on this work together with you. Register at bit.ly/IAPReport

Read our latest blog by @mab-dallah.bsky.social, Head of The Inclusive Leadership Course at The Difference, putting forward the case for schools as anchor institutions:

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It’s less than 24 hours until we host our second Internal Alternative Symposium! We are really looking forward to welcoming Jodie and all our other guests.

Thanks to A&O Shearman for hosting us again this year.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale until midnight!

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🚨📚 🌞 Tune in to Woman’s Hour on Radio 4 today from 10 AM to hear Eleanor Harris, author of the Who Is Losing Learning Solutions Report, diving into our key policy recommendations. You won’t want to miss this important conversation!

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See Kathryn Thompson and Rebecca Godfrey from Percy Main Primary School in North Shields, who share the success of their work in planning and implementing their highly successful IAP.

To register for the Internal Alternative Provision symposium, click here:

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NEW POST: What is Whole School Inclusion? Charity @thedifferenceed.bsky.social says it's not just a buzzword, but something we can define and measure. Its research points to four key pillars www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...

YouTube video by Institute for Public Policy Research Loic Menzies on GB News discussing lost learning

I spoke to Jacob Rees-Mogg on GB News last night about this week’s @ippr.bsky.social & @thedifferenceed.bsky.social report & why it’s time to release SEND support from behind bureaucratic barriers, so children can get the help they need- when they need it
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Well done Percy Main Primary for their SEND initiatives… 👏🏽 #r4today @thedifferenceed.bsky.social

@jeremyvine.bsky.social is speaking to Anna Maxwell Martin & Deputy Head Kiran Mahil about absence, schools and what we can do to to tackle the lost learning crisis

Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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YouTube video by Impetus Who is Losing Learning Solutions Report event launch

Last week with @thedifferenceed.bsky.social @ippr.bsky.social @mission44.bsky.social, we held a launch event for our Who Is Losing Learning report: Finding solutions to the school engagement crisis.

To turn the tide of lost learning, the education system must evolve.
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See Toni Moser, AP Lead at Matthew Moss High School in Rochdale, at the Internal Alternative Provision Symposium on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internal-a...

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The Difference's CEO & Founder Kiran Gill is live on BBC Radio 4 Today programme from 8.30 am.

Hear her talk about Whole School Inclusion and Internal Alternative Provision, sharing the work of the Difference School Partnership + Percy Main Primary School. Listen live: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Proud of @thedifferenceed.bsky.social partner school Percy Main on BBC Today Programme today.

👂Listen in at 8.45 to hear their leadership journey and amazing trend-bucking outcomes for children

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"As well as accountability, schools and teachers need support. The Difference is working today with 200 school leaders working towards the challenge of helping young people stay in school." Hear from our CEO @dkgill.bsky.social on why our new report is key for ending the crisis of lost learning 👇

Who is losing learning? Finding solutions to the school engagement crisis | IPPR A crisis of lost learning is sweeping across schools in England. Children cannot learn if they are not in school and not engaged. This means attainment can

Absolutely brilliant to see the launch of this hugely important report from @thedifferenceed.bsky.social @ippr.bsky.social The report provides 10 recommendations to improve our school system for all. Informed by input from a Solutions Council, the recommendations are based on real expertise.

🚨Excited to see the release of this report, which defines Whole School Inclusion and provides a roadmap for reform. Let's keep pushing for reforms that benefit children, teachers, and communities!🚨 #LostLearning
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