Leading On - How assistive technologies can empower the next wave of inclusive classroom practice

There has never been a better time to focus on inclusion and technology in schools and colleges. With a better understanding of creating accessible curriculums and classrooms for all our learners, from primary through secondary and post-16, we know assistive technology (AT) is more than a nice to have - it is life changing. And it doesn’t need to cost a penny; accessibility tools built into common platforms and apps.

Empowering teachers with AT training transforms education from 'one-size-fits-all' to 'everyone succeeds', building confidence and independence at all ages and stages.

With a renewed Ofsted focus on inclusion and inclusive practice, AT can make learning accessible to children who have a range of additional needs (e.g. neurodivergent conditions that are sometimes hard to spot across the academic ability range, children and families with English as an additional language; low literacy levels). 

Microlink designed and delivered two DfE-funded programmes to explore the use of AT in mainstream classrooms. This webinar will describe the impact, and opportunities for your school or college to join the learning journey.

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Marius Frank

Co-Head of Education, Microlink PC UK Ltd

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Nicole Ponsford FRSA FIESE

Co-Head of Education at Microlink PC UK Ltd

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From this interactive and practical session you will get:

  • An understanding of the type and range of assistive technologies (AT) that are now readily available for every teacher and every learner to access, many that are built-in and free-to-use at school and at home
  • Feedback from over 100 primary and secondary schools that have participated in two very recent DfE-funded AT projects aimed at developing the use of AT in mainstream classrooms
  • Ideas, suggestions and opportunities to grow the use of AT in your education setting(s)

  • Deputy Head/Vice Principal
  • Assistant Head/Assistant Principal      
  • Middle leaders/HODs/Subject Specialists
Suitable for all teaching phases