What is IncludEd?

IncludEd is the largest education conference dedicated to inclusion. It is open to any one thinking about inclusion in schools and academies across the United Kingdom - and beyond!

This year, following the publication of The Difference’s problem report, the theme of the conference is Who is Losing Learning? A line up of over 30 speakers and experts from schools, academies, Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts and experts from outside the school gates come together on Saturday 11th January 2025 at the Institute of Education, UCL, close to London Euston.


Who is speaking this year?

Session themes for the conference this year include; Relational Inclusion:

  • Tackling emotionally-based school avoidance

  • Running family support circles in mainstream

  • A beginner’s guide to trauma informed practice

  • Cost-effective solutions for vulnerable student success

  • How to measure inclusion across a MAT

  • SEND system: an effective and sustainable future 

  • Creating a culture of compassion and repair

  • What role can local authorities really play in reducing absence and exclusions.

See the full line up so far:


What is IncludEd for?

Since its inception in 2018, the IncludEd conference has brought The Difference’s community together.

It has become the gateway for a national network of teachers, school leaders, and education practitioners to access professional development, share learning, and seek out support that grows inclusive schools and improves outcomes for all students.

IncludEd 2024 brought together over 600 teachers, leaders, young people and professionals from in and around education - all to explore the question: 'How do we become more inclusive?’.



Click to see confirmed 2025 sessions

Why come to IncludEd?

Educators nationwide are facing challenges - both school-specific and system-wide.

The Difference understands the challenges teachers and leaders are facing, having worked closely with over 500 mainstream senior leaders over the past two years.

IncludEd 2025 presents an incredible day of professional development and networking for everyone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children.

 

An inspiring day…

The Difference knows that IncludEd needs to be bigger and bolder to achieve our aim of supporting inclusion in as many schools as possible.

That’s why this year we are increasing the size and aims of IncludEd 2025, bringing together the most influential school leaders, academics, and experts.

The event is to be held at the Institute of Education, London - just a short walk from Russell Square Underground, and London Euston/King’s Cross train terminals.