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Breaking down silos: A whole-school approach to inclusion

Posted by: Lois Vanstone, Posted on: 25 September 2026 - Categories: Professional Development, SEND
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Lois Vanstone explains how Chestnut Grove Academy trained staff to better understand and support pupils' needs, rather than relying only on the SEND team. This helped staff spot problems earlier and improved attendance and behaviour.

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Connections count: Building trust with families to improve attendance

Posted by: Jayne Lowe, Posted on: 24 September 2026 - Categories: Engaging with Parents
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Jayne Lowe talks about how strong attendance starts with schools building trust and positive relationships with families from the very beginning. When schools and parents work together around the shared goal of helping children feel happy, included and able to do well, attendance is more likely to improve.

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