Join BAMEed Network SEND in-person to explore how special education needs in racially diverse communities is regarded in education.
Saturday 25 January 2025 09:45 – 15:45
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY
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Join us at the University of Wolverhampton on Saturday 25 January 2025 for an eye-opening event from BAMEed Network SEND
“Subnormal to Invisible: How SEND manifests in racialised communities.”
This thought-provoking event delves into education practice regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as it is applied to children from racialised communities. Explore how history influences present understanding, how needs are often overlooked or misunderstood, leading to students feeling marginalized or invisible. Gain insights from experts around assessment, education practice and cultural regard while engaging in meaningful conversations to challenge perceptions and promote inclusivity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, focus and develop practice that improves processes, understanding and teacher practice for SEN learners in racialised communities.
Come learn, share, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about promoting inclusivity and equity for all.
Keynote Speaker
Chelsea McDonagh – The SEND Experience of the Marginalised
Speakers announced so far
Anthony Sappong, Local Authority Perspectives
Atif Choudhury, Diversity, Ability, and Assistive Technology
Harroop Sandhu, Deficit Language in SEND. How do we Interrupt it?
Reena Anand, Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews, Panel: Parental Navigation of SEN System
Tumi Sotire, The Black Dyspraxic – Culture, Society, and Me
Connect with BAMEed SEND on LinkedIn for further announcements
