SNE Event

The Schools North East Inclusion Conference 2026 is your essential opportunity to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in education today: Inclusion. As schools across the North East face mounting pressures from rising SEND needs, a shortage of specialist placements, and seismic changes to the Ofsted framework, this event will equip you with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to lead in this new landscape. Mainstream schools are increasingly at the forefront of delivering inclusive education, supporting children with diverse abilities, needs, and circumstances in the face of complex systemic barriers.

With Ofsted’s new framework placing inclusion firmly at the heart of school inspections, there is a renewed focus on how every pupil is supported to succeed. This shift highlights the importance of early identification, inclusive teaching, and strong leadership in making sure no child is left behind. Our Inclusion Conference 2026 will bring school leaders, practitioners and experts together to unpack what these changes mean in practice, share real-world strategies, and celebrate the progress being made across our region.

The event will provide you with:

• Practical Strategies: Learn actionable methods to address resource gaps, break down barriers, and create inclusive environments.
• Expert Insights: Hear from thought leaders, practitioners, and policymakers who are redefining inclusion in education.
• Hands-On Workshops: Explore topics such as:
  • Designing Inclusive Curricula: Represent diverse needs and perspectives in your teaching.
  • Challenging Systemic Inequalities: Equip your school to better support marginalised groups.
  • Building Positive Attitudes: Create a whole-school culture of acceptance and celebration of diversity.
  • Collaborating Effectively: Partner with families, external agencies, and the wider community for holistic support systems.

Who Should Attend?

• Head Teachers and School Leaders
• SENDCOs and Inclusion Leads
• Pastoral and Wellbeing Staff
• Policy Influencers and Governors