SEND conference - Inclusion in action programme 2026

Conference programme

08:45  Registration, refreshments and exhibition

09:20  Welcome and Introduction - Hannah Chamings, SEND Adviser, Devon County Council 

09:30  Devon SEND update - Kellie Knott, Deputy and SEND Strategic Director, Inclusion & Learning and Jack Newton, Deputy Director and Head of inclusion and Learning

09:45  Keynote - Amjad Ali

More information coming soon... 

10:45 Refreshments, networking and exhibition

11:15 Ordinarily available inclusive provision (OAIP): Listening, Learning, Leading - Facilitated by the Devon Inclusion and Learning teams

This session will provide an interactive space for discussion on different topics of the OAIP. We will provide solution focused areas for delegates to interact with Devon Inclusion and Learning partners to ask queries and receive practical answers. 

12:15 Move to workshop 1

12:20 Workshop 1 - see below details of workshops on offer

  • AI and SEND
  • Alternative pathways of support (Secondary focus)
  • Transition from Early Years to KS1
  • From intent to impact: How language influences relationships and effective partnerships
  • Using the targeted support framework for a graduated approach to SEND

 

13:20  Lunch, networking and exhibition

14:30  Workshop 2 - see below details of workshops on offer

  • AI and SEND
  • Alternative pathways of support (Secondary focus)
  • Transition from Early Years to KS1
  • From intent to impact: How language influences relationships and effective partnerships
  • Using the targeted support framework for a graduated approach to SEND

 

15:30  Comfort break and move back to keynote room

15:40  Keynote - Duncan Casburn, PDA Dad

More information coming soon... 

16:30  Close of conference - a continued chance for networking and discussion with the exhibition 

 

Workshop information

Keep an eye out for more details on workshops coming soon