Sara Alston
@seainclusion.bsky.social
Teacher, Trainer, Education Consultant, author of The Inclusive
Classroom and Working Effectively with your TA, Dyslexic, Open Water Swimmer
Contact [email protected]
Classroom and Working Effectively with your TA, Dyslexic, Open Water Swimmer
Contact [email protected]
Reposted by Sara Alston
The law protects parents who physically punish their children, but to a point & the line is fine. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – on how DSLs can talk to these parents: buff.ly/ls1r6yZ (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/47SIzqG)
Conversations with parents about physical chastisement - Headteacher Update
How can school safeguarding teams respond if parents are hitting their children as a form of physical punishment?
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The law protects parents who physically punish their children, but to a point & the line is fine. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – on how DSLs can talk to these parents: buff.ly/ls1r6yZ (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/47SIzqG)
Reposted by Sara Alston
The law protects parents who physically punish their children, but to a point & the line is fine. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – on how DSLs can talk to these parents: buff.ly/8ylmJUV (Get access to this article via the SecEd Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/I0nq3Q8)
Conversations with parents about physical chastisement - SecEd
How can school safeguarding teams respond if parents are hitting their children as a form of physical punishment?
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The law protects parents who physically punish their children, but to a point & the line is fine. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – on how DSLs can talk to these parents: buff.ly/8ylmJUV (Get access to this article via the SecEd Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/I0nq3Q8)
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice:
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - SecEd
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice:
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice: buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - Headteacher Update
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice: buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
My latest blog looks at the vulnerablities of Jewish pupils in schools at the moment and how they can be supported. Please read.
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/support...
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/support...
Supporting your Jewish pupils in school
This is an incredibly difficult time for the Jewish community. We are still reeling from the attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur (2nd October) which was both dreadful in itself...
www.seainclusion.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
My latest blog looks at the vulnerablities of Jewish pupils in schools at the moment and how they can be supported. Please read.
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/support...
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/support...
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - SecEd
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice:
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - SecEd
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 14, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice:
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - Headteacher Update
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - Headteacher Update
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD
Reposted by Sara Alston
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice – buff.ly/zDanWpi
A model for teaching assistant appraisal - SecEd
An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants
buff.ly
October 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice – buff.ly/zDanWpi
Delighted to have a copy of Kenny Wheeler's excellent new book for SENCos
September 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Delighted to have a copy of Kenny Wheeler's excellent new book for SENCos
Reposted by Sara Alston
Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines the key ingredients of a good #safeguarding referral in #schools, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/rXTmtuN
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Effective safeguarding referrals: A guide for school staff - SecEd
Effective safeguarding referrals in schools are vital in protecting children and all staff must know what to do
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines the key ingredients of a good #safeguarding referral in #schools, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/rXTmtuN
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Reposted by Sara Alston
@seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines key ingredients of a good school #safeguarding referral, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/sXqgcIS
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Effective safeguarding referrals: A guide for school staff - Headteacher Update
Effective safeguarding referrals in schools are vital in protecting children and all staff must know what to do
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
@seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines key ingredients of a good school #safeguarding referral, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/sXqgcIS
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Reposted by Sara Alston
Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines the key ingredients of a good #safeguarding referral in #schools, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/rXTmtuN
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Effective safeguarding referrals: A guide for school staff - SecEd
Effective safeguarding referrals in schools are vital in protecting children and all staff must know what to do
buff.ly
September 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines the key ingredients of a good #safeguarding referral in #schools, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/rXTmtuN
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Note: This article available via SecEd's Safeguarding Digest free trial. Get access here: buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Reposted by Sara Alston
@seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines key ingredients of a good school #safeguarding referral, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/sXqgcIS
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Effective safeguarding referrals: A guide for school staff - Headteacher Update
Effective safeguarding referrals in schools are vital in protecting children and all staff must know what to do
buff.ly
September 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@seainclusion.bsky.social – outlines key ingredients of a good school #safeguarding referral, including how to describe incidents effectively: buff.ly/sXqgcIS
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
Note: This article is available via our Safeguarding Digest platform free trial: buff.ly/sUJGiF9
My article on what makes a good referral to your DSL along with load of other good stuff is on SecEd's Safeguarding Digest platform. Get access via the free trial here buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
buff.ly
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
My article on what makes a good referral to your DSL along with load of other good stuff is on SecEd's Safeguarding Digest platform. Get access via the free trial here buff.ly/Ypq88Ga
Reposted by Sara Alston
Safeguarding Digest is a platform dedicated to school #safeguarding teams. Available via web & app. Crucial advice on best practice & statutory requirements, with in-depth articles, scenarios, CPD, masterclasses, forums & more. Join our free trial today
Free trial: A new professional network for school safeguarding teams - Headteacher Update
Safeguarding Digest – a new best practice network supporting school safeguarding professionals, including designated safeguarding leads – has been launched
buff.ly
September 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Safeguarding Digest is a platform dedicated to school #safeguarding teams. Available via web & app. Crucial advice on best practice & statutory requirements, with in-depth articles, scenarios, CPD, masterclasses, forums & more. Join our free trial today
Tomorrow, Tuesday 9th September, I am leading my first monthly DSL update briefing. All the information DSLs in schools need to stay on top of all the information you need in an easy to access & supportive format. £15.00 per session.
Please join me by emailing [email protected]
Please join me by emailing [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Tomorrow, Tuesday 9th September, I am leading my first monthly DSL update briefing. All the information DSLs in schools need to stay on top of all the information you need in an easy to access & supportive format. £15.00 per session.
Please join me by emailing [email protected]
Please join me by emailing [email protected]
Why isn't this the headline in every paper?
September 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Why isn't this the headline in every paper?
I know that it is hard for DSLs in schools to keep up to date with all the information coming out from the DfE and other agencies, so I am starting a series of monthly online briefings. Please join me on Tuesday 9th Sept at 4pm for the first one. To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monthly-ds...
September 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I know that it is hard for DSLs in schools to keep up to date with all the information coming out from the DfE and other agencies, so I am starting a series of monthly online briefings. Please join me on Tuesday 9th Sept at 4pm for the first one. To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monthly-ds...
Reposted by Sara Alston
"Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency, but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given that he already owns other properties."
Stamp duty, eh?
Stamp duty, eh?
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency, but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given that he already owns other properties."
Stamp duty, eh?
Stamp duty, eh?
I know that it is really hard for DSLs in schools to keep up to date with all the information coming out from the DfE and other agencies, so I am starting a series of monthly online briefings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share all the latest info. Please join me. To book go to
Monthly DSL update
A monthly update for DSLs- all the information from the DfE and elswhere in one place.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I know that it is really hard for DSLs in schools to keep up to date with all the information coming out from the DfE and other agencies, so I am starting a series of monthly online briefings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share all the latest info. Please join me. To book go to
An important discussion about diagnosis in education, what they tell us and how they are used- too often we are losing sight of the child and become focused on how we think the child is or will be, not who they are and could be.
September 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
An important discussion about diagnosis in education, what they tell us and how they are used- too often we are losing sight of the child and become focused on how we think the child is or will be, not who they are and could be.
All ready to deliver whole school safeguarding training.
September 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
All ready to deliver whole school safeguarding training.
Reposted by Sara Alston
🚨On both social and traditional media it’s easy to find commentary claiming that Nigel Farage’s extreme deportations policy and the recent series of anti-migrant protests represent the will of the British people. But they don’t.⬇️ shorturl.at/RvFb3
Nigel Farage and the Anti-Migrant Protestors Do Not Represent the ‘Silent Majority’ – HOPE not hate
Prefer to listen? Click the play button to hear the audio version of this article On both social and traditional media it’s easy to find...
shorturl.at
August 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🚨On both social and traditional media it’s easy to find commentary claiming that Nigel Farage’s extreme deportations policy and the recent series of anti-migrant protests represent the will of the British people. But they don’t.⬇️ shorturl.at/RvFb3