Tom Rees
@tomrees.bsky.social
Chief Executive - Ormiston Academies Trust.
Chair of the DfE's Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion.
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Chair of the DfE's Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion.
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Tom Rees
@tomrees.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Inclusion at the Heart of the School System – Tom Rees - Schools North East
Keynote at Schools North East Academies Conference 2025 – Thursday 23rd January 2025, With sections taken from ‘5 Principles for Inclusion’ (Newmark/Rees 2023): https://cstuk.org.uk/knowledge/discuss...
schoolsnortheast.org
Great to be at @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social last week to introduce the Inclusion Expert Advisory Group, which I'm pleased to be chairing.
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
A great start to our leadership conference today from Morgan, Frankie and Jake!
We’ve kicked off our Annual Leadership Conference with pupils centre stage. Frankie and Jake from Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy opened the event, and our pupil co-host Morgan from Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy highlighted the power of pupil voice. #OATConf25
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A great start to our leadership conference today from Morgan, Frankie and Jake!
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Inclusion means having the ambition, confidence, people, and resources to help every child succeed—whether their goal is an Oxbridge degree or to live independently; whether they face barriers to learning or wider challenges in life.
#OATConf25
#OATConf25
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Inclusion means having the ambition, confidence, people, and resources to help every child succeed—whether their goal is an Oxbridge degree or to live independently; whether they face barriers to learning or wider challenges in life.
#OATConf25
#OATConf25
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Our trust improvement strategy is built on our principles for inclusion and equity. Any system of improvement cannot be in addition to a system for inclusion. Only by doing this can we deliver truly inclusive practice.
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our trust improvement strategy is built on our principles for inclusion and equity. Any system of improvement cannot be in addition to a system for inclusion. Only by doing this can we deliver truly inclusive practice.
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
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Dr Jennifer Barker, National Director of Learning: inclusive teaching benefits all pupils, and especially those who depend on it most.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/49cbjn3w
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/49cbjn3w
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Dr Jennifer Barker, National Director of Learning: inclusive teaching benefits all pupils, and especially those who depend on it most.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/49cbjn3w
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/49cbjn3w
#OATConf25 #Inclusion
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Building Evidence-Informed Teaching That Works for All: Join us to hear how schools and trusts are strengthening inclusive education through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)
Evidence-informed teaching – Free Webinar | Inclusion in Practice
www2.ambition.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Building Evidence-Informed Teaching That Works for All: Join us to hear how schools and trusts are strengthening inclusive education through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)
Sign up now to secure your place 👉 www2.ambition.org.uk/evidence-inf... (1/4)
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Sincere thanks again to all schools and organisations who submitted practice. We were overwhelmed by the quality and care that had been put into submissions. We are also grateful to all Inclusion in Practice Engagement Partners, who continue to amplify and champion this work
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Sincere thanks again to all schools and organisations who submitted practice. We were overwhelmed by the quality and care that had been put into submissions. We are also grateful to all Inclusion in Practice Engagement Partners, who continue to amplify and champion this work
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Today, Inclusion is Practice is publishing an early insights report to share five principles of promising inclusive practice, showing how schools are successfully organising practice, PD and resources to strengthen support for all children. Download here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/report/
Report - Inclusion in Practice
Report Following a national call for evidence to find examples of effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, Inclusion in Practice and ImpactEd Group have published an emerging insights repor...
inclusioninpractice.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Today, Inclusion is Practice is publishing an early insights report to share five principles of promising inclusive practice, showing how schools are successfully organising practice, PD and resources to strengthen support for all children. Download here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/report/
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Expert teaching and targeted support are key factors in ensuring effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, according to a new report led by @tomrees.bsky.social
DfE adviser sets out 5 principles for inclusive practice
Group led by MAT CEO Tom Rees warns there is inconsistency in the training and support available to promote inclusion
www.tes.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Expert teaching and targeted support are key factors in ensuring effective inclusive practice in mainstream schools, according to a new report led by @tomrees.bsky.social
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After analysing the Call for Evidence, we are delighted to be sharing key insights next week. @tomrees.bsky.social and @hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social will be joined by Dr Rajbir Hazelwood @impactedgroup.bsky.social to delve into emerging themes.
Do join: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...
Do join: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...
Inclusion in Practice – Free Webinar | Ambition Institute
www2.ambition.org.uk
June 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
After analysing the Call for Evidence, we are delighted to be sharing key insights next week. @tomrees.bsky.social and @hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social will be joined by Dr Rajbir Hazelwood @impactedgroup.bsky.social to delve into emerging themes.
Do join: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...
Do join: www2.ambition.org.uk/inclusion-in...
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The SEND crisis and the concept of *necessity*.
I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.
open.substack.com/pub/bernarda...
I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.
open.substack.com/pub/bernarda...
The ‘SEND crisis’ and the notion of necessity.
Here I want to argue that bringing clarity to a confused and ambiguous notion of 'necessity' might alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.
open.substack.com
May 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
The SEND crisis and the concept of *necessity*.
I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.
open.substack.com/pub/bernarda...
I argue that the concept of necessity used in law is incoherent and that clearing this up may help alleviate some of the problems relating to the SEND crisis.
open.substack.com/pub/bernarda...
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Great to see that this has been extended. It provides a wonderful opportunity to really delve into the best practice in the school system around inclusion.
Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!
@tomrees.bsky.social
Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!
@tomrees.bsky.social
EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.
May 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Great to see that this has been extended. It provides a wonderful opportunity to really delve into the best practice in the school system around inclusion.
Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!
@tomrees.bsky.social
Please take the time to tell us what you’re doing!
@tomrees.bsky.social
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EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.
May 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.
Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far to @inclusioninpractice.org.uk - we've got a wealth of rich practice to learn from and share across the sector.
Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.
Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.
EXTENSION - we've had a few requests to submit evidence past today's deadline, so we will extend the window until next Wednesday to give everyone time to pull everything together. We are very grateful to all those working hard to submit. Thank you.
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far to @inclusioninpractice.org.uk - we've got a wealth of rich practice to learn from and share across the sector.
Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.
Due to several requests, we've extended the deadline until next Wednesday to give schools a bit extra time.
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📢 Submissions close 1 May.
Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....
Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....
Inclusion in Practice
An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.
inclusioninpractice.org.uk
April 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Submissions close 1 May.
Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....
Your insights will help us develop actionable resources to support schools across the country. Find out more and submit your experiences now: inclusioninpractice....
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(1) CST has partnered with @tomrees.bsky.social, Ambition Institute, and several trusts to gather practical examples of successful SEND inclusion in mainstream education. We’re inviting teachers, school, and trust leaders to contribute their experiences through our open submission process.
April 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(1) CST has partnered with @tomrees.bsky.social, Ambition Institute, and several trusts to gather practical examples of successful SEND inclusion in mainstream education. We’re inviting teachers, school, and trust leaders to contribute their experiences through our open submission process.
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One week remaining to share your examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.
Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏
We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.
Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏
Inclusion in Practice
An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.
www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
One week remaining to share your examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.
Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏
We're so grateful for all contributions so far. Help us make sure we capture all of the best practice in our schools and classrooms.
Submit at www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk by 1st May. 🙏
We launched @inclusioninpractice.org.uk to understand more about the good work already taking place across the school system.
More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.
More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.
👂 'Our aim is to bring the sector's best work on inclusion to the fore and help make it common practice'
@andrewoneill.bsky.social
Here's how you can showcase yours 👇
@andrewoneill.bsky.social
Here's how you can showcase yours 👇
schoolsweek.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We launched @inclusioninpractice.org.uk to understand more about the good work already taking place across the school system.
More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.
More on this from @andrewoneill.bsky.social here in @schoolsweek.bsky.social and how you can contribute before next week's deadline of May 1st.
'Take this opportunity to share your real examples, proven strategies, and the enabling conditions that make inclusion possible.'
Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk
edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ed...
Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk
edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ed...
Educational psychology and the evidence for inclusion in practice - edpsy.org.uk
The Department for Education, in setting out inclusive education as a national priority and a shared responsibility, has established a...
edpsy.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
'Take this opportunity to share your real examples, proven strategies, and the enabling conditions that make inclusion possible.'
Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk
edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ed...
Claire Jackson, Ed Psychologist on the work of the Inclusion EAG and a call to action via @inclusioninpractice.org.uk
edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/ed...
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(1) CST is working with @tomrees.bsky.social, chair of the expert group on inclusive mainstream schools, Ambition Institute and several trusts to develop a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk
March 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
(1) CST is working with @tomrees.bsky.social, chair of the expert group on inclusive mainstream schools, Ambition Institute and several trusts to develop a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk
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We want to hear about your practice.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We want to hear about your practice.
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social
@inclusioninpractice.org.uk was announced by @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference
Inclusion in Practice is a sector-led initiative convened by Tom Rees, @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social
Happy World Down's Syndrome Day!
Get your funky socks on and celebrate the lives of people with Down's syndrome and what they bring to our world.
#LotsOfSocks #DownSyndrome
Get your funky socks on and celebrate the lives of people with Down's syndrome and what they bring to our world.
#LotsOfSocks #DownSyndrome
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Happy World Down's Syndrome Day!
Get your funky socks on and celebrate the lives of people with Down's syndrome and what they bring to our world.
#LotsOfSocks #DownSyndrome
Get your funky socks on and celebrate the lives of people with Down's syndrome and what they bring to our world.
#LotsOfSocks #DownSyndrome
Really good insight into @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and her leadership of the curriculum review.
Pleased to read yesterday's interim report and in particular, a focus moving forward on this important challenge of 'high standards for all'.
Pleased to read yesterday's interim report and in particular, a focus moving forward on this important challenge of 'high standards for all'.
March 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Really good insight into @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and her leadership of the curriculum review.
Pleased to read yesterday's interim report and in particular, a focus moving forward on this important challenge of 'high standards for all'.
Pleased to read yesterday's interim report and in particular, a focus moving forward on this important challenge of 'high standards for all'.
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Great to be at @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social last week to introduce the Inclusion Expert Advisory Group, which I'm pleased to be chairing.
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
Inclusion at the Heart of the School System – Tom Rees - Schools North East
Keynote at Schools North East Academies Conference 2025 – Thursday 23rd January 2025, With sections taken from ‘5 Principles for Inclusion’ (Newmark/Rees 2023): https://cstuk.org.uk/knowledge/discuss...
schoolsnortheast.org
January 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Great to be at @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social last week to introduce the Inclusion Expert Advisory Group, which I'm pleased to be chairing.
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
Reforming the SEND system is the most important area of focus for us in the next 5-10 years.
Here's what I said in full.
schoolsnortheast.org/news/inclusi...
Reposted by Tom Rees
Challenge Partners pleased to support this sector-led initiative to capture inclusive practices in mainstream schools. We are already evaluating these through our SEND Developmental Peer Review and look forward to schools in our partnership and beyond submitting examples.
Inclusion in Practice is live! This is a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3
We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3
Inclusion in Practice
An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.
www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Challenge Partners pleased to support this sector-led initiative to capture inclusive practices in mainstream schools. We are already evaluating these through our SEND Developmental Peer Review and look forward to schools in our partnership and beyond submitting examples.