University of Birmingham Inclusion Research Conference

The University of Birmingham Inclusion Research Conference is being organised by the University’s Interdisciplinary Research Network on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, funded by the University of Birmingham.

We will be showcasing inclusion/SEND research at the University in three of the University’s Colleges (Social Sciences, Medicine and Health, Life and Environmental Sciences).

The conference will also provide an opportunity to connect researchers at the University interested in Inclusion/SEND, and to engage with external partners and individuals especially in the city and region. 

Refreshments will be provided on arrival, there will be a morning refreshment break, and lunch after the talks are complete.

Key speakers

• Amanda Allard, Director of the Council for Disabled Children – The changing Inclusion/SEND landscape and the role of research evidence
• Dr Marie Murphy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Birmingham – Health/nutrition in special schools
• Professor Caroline Richards, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham – Meaningful measurement of outcomes for children with intellectual (learning) disabilities
• Professor Amy Grove, Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science, University of Birmingham – Implementation science: Application to Education and Inclusion
• Professor Susana Castro Kemp, School of Education, University of Birmingham – International SEND/Inclusion policy research
• Professor Karen Guldberg, Head of the School of Education, University of Birmingham – Engagement in Inclusion policy and research in England.

Each person will speak for 20 minutes, with 10 minutes for questions & comments.

Programme

08:30 – 09:00 – Arrival with morning refreshments served

09:00 – 09:10 – Welcome address

09:10 – 09:40 - Amanda Allard

09:40 – 10:10 - Dr Marie Murphy

10:10 - 10:40 - Professor Caroline Richards

10:40 – 11:10 – Morning break with refreshments served

11:10 – 11:40 - Professor Amy Grove

11:40 – 12:10 - Professor Susana Castro Kemp,

12:10 – 12:40 - Professor Karen Guldberg

12:40 – 14:00 - Wrap up & lunch

If you'd like more information about the Conference or have questions about the SEND Research Network, please contact Alexander White at a.white.2@bham.ac.uk