riwc_para_a196 enabling children and young people with spinal cord injury to be fully included in...
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TRANSFORMING LIVES AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
THE NEED“Not being able to return to my old school impacted negatively on my emotional well-being as a teenager. I spent several years thinking being disabled meant no future. I watched my peers gain qualifications and employment and developing in self confidence many years before me. I got there in the end which shows with the right advice and support a devastating injury is not a barrier to a fulfilling career.” Tracy Moore, 32
SCHOOLS SERVICE PRINCIPLES• Tailored to the need• Young person at the
centre• Family &
professionals • Peer led • Face to face support• Short and long term• UK wide• Holistic
HAPPIER CHILDREN100% of children and young people who received face-to face support were happier at school
“I feel more included at school after the support from Back Up because I feel that I have more of a voice now.” Maisie, 15
HAPPIER TEACHERS100% of schools improved theirunderstanding of inclusion needs“She answered questions, that staff weren’t even aware they were thinking. It allowed them to think critically about the room and how we will make it inclusive. She made staff feel able to ask anything. She made everyone feel empowered.” Nursery manager.
SKILLS FOR INCLUSIONThe need for inclusive educationCommunicationAttitudeDisability AwarenessPromoting the voice of the childIdentifying circles of supportPractice with real life scenarios
