Adopting an asset-based, inclusive approach to supporting SEND pupils to access, engage and achieve in school science

Location
School of Education Dearing Building Jubilee Campus
Date(s)
Thursday 19th March 2026 (16:15-17:30)
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Description

A Science Education Interest Group event

As part of our commitment to our partnership schools, we are inviting colleagues in schools across the partnership, ITE science students and ECTs to join us for the upcoming Science Subject Interest Group (SIG) seminar. This is an opportunity for professional development, discussion and focus on our work as partners in supporting beginning teachers.

We will start by exploring how we might adopt an asset-based inclusive approach to supporting all pupils in school science by reflecting on the experiences and perspectives of two experienced colleagues. Our guest speakers are:

  • Rob Butler from the Association for Science Education (ASE). Rob worked in special education for 20 years and is now involved in all aspects of SEND at the ASE
  • Alastair Noon, Deputy Headteacher at Longdon Park School in Derbyshire. This school provides specialist provision for pupils with ASD

There will then be space to discuss inclusive approaches in practice, how these might be influenced by the revised Area SEND inspections framework, and how we might further support beginning teachers to adopt inclusive practices.

School of Education

University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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