Briefing

Disabled children and young people’s equal access to education in Wales

In July 2024, the Welsh Assembly’s Children, Young People and Education Committee published a report on Disabled children and young people’s education. Our Campaigns and Justice Lead, Iyiola Olafimihan, reflects on some of the findings in relation to our inclusive education campaign.

What’s in the King’s Speech on Inclusive Education? 

During the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024, the King set out the government’s priorities for the coming months. ALLFIE’s Policy and Research Officer, Edmore Masendeke, explains what the King’s Speech means for Disabled children and Young people in education.

Inclusive Education Election Guide 2024

ALLFIE sets out key findings from the four main political party manifestos, alongside our six manifesto demands for inclusive education.

Report launch: Lived Experiences of Black/Global Majority Disabled Pupils and their Families in Mainstream Education

On Thursday 25th April ALLFIE will release the research report ‘The Lived Experiences of Black/Global Majority Disabled Pupils and their Families in Mainstream Education’. We invite you to join our online launch, where we’ll share the report and other media including video and illustrations.

No move to address an education system that is failing Disabled children and Young people

A Response to the King’s Speech 2023. By Edmore Masendeke, ALLFIE’s Policy and Research Officer.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Headlines

Today, the Department for Education published the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time. ALLFIE will publish a detailed response shorty, but in the meantime have pulled out 3 key areas which concern us greatly.

London Borough U-turn on Inclusive Education

December briefing: ALLFIE’s response to the London Borough of Newham’s plan to open a new segregated school, plus a call to action!

Take part in ALLFIE’s Social Value in Education project

Do you have something to say about your experience with mainstream schooling? ALLFIE wants to hear from Black and global majority Disabled children and their parents.

No More Austerity: Protect Disabled people’s rights and lives

This policy briefing is from the Disabled People’s Organisations Forum – a coalition of 40 Deaf and Disabled people’s led organisations, including ALLFIE. 
Call to Action: Email your MP before Thursday’s budget, asking them to reject austerity and protect Disabled lives.

SEND Review Consultation Guide: What to include in your response

ALLFIE’s latest SEND Review campaign briefing includes a useful guide for answering the Government consultation survey.

SEND Review Green Paper Consultation: May 2022 briefing

Welcome to our latest campaign briefing, covering: News about the consultation timeframe and publication of accessible formats; What ALLFIE’s doing; Get involved – complete our inclusive education survey

SEND Review update: ALLFIE’s Green Paper response consultation

ALLFIE is gathering evidence from Disabled students and their allies, for our submission to the Government’s SEND Review open consultation: right support, right place, right time. This briefing from our Campaigns and Policy Coordinator provides the latest news, plus how to have your say.