Beyond SEND: Running an Inclusion Strategy in the Context of Reform — Jude Macdonald

In this session, Jude will outline a range of considerations and practical advice for Trust leaders, SENDCos, and local authority representatives in building and delivering an inclusion strategy. The session will include a cross-section of proposed change, support you in identifying economies of scale and in considering the wellbeing and priorities of staff responsible for delivering your Inclusion Strategy.

About the speaker

Jude Macdonald is an experienced Trust Inclusion Lead, and a former special school Headteacher. She has experience of nursery, primary and secondary schools, and ensures academies in her Trust are at the forefront of inclusion practice. Jude is passionate about ensuring the best use of resources, through workforce development, tracking impact and leading systemic change. 

Jude runs Wolf Inclusion alongside her Trust role. She delivers school reviews, training and co-production across the country. She is as happy supervising DSLs and being in the classroom supporting teachers to meet the needs of more complex pupils as she is presenting to large groups of educational stakeholders.