by Pauline Melvin-Anderson OBE | Nov 22, 2023 | Being IMPOWER, Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
A new way of working that enables me to support the High Needs system across the UK. Until recently, I was Director of Learning, Inclusion and Skills at Derby City Council, leading its High Needs Transformation Programme with IMPOWER. Today, I’m working with IMPOWER...
by Jon Ainger | Sep 28, 2023 | Adult social care, Being IMPOWER, Children's social care, Education and inclusion, Health, Local government transformation
The number of authorities reporting severe pressures has been really striking. The good news is there are proven, well-evidenced approaches which get to the heart of spending. The hot weather in September may have fooled some of us into thinking that the summer hadn’t...
by Alastair Thompson | Aug 30, 2023 | Education and inclusion
Working alongside three other partners, IMPOWER will provide support to the Department for Education and the local areas involved – helping to plan, design and test reforms outlined in the Government’s SEND & AP Improvement Plan. The Department for Education...
by Chloe Williams | Aug 11, 2023 | Being IMPOWER, Education and inclusion
Engaging families early and drawing on their expertise about their children will, not only prevent children’s needs from escalating unnecessarily, but also help fix communication challenges. Parent carers want what is best for their children. They are their biggest...
by Arber Cala | Jul 17, 2023 | Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
It’s time we shift the narrative in SEND education, and value the individual voices and dreams of every child. Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aren’t mere recipients of care and education; they are the authors of their own...
by Libby Caulfield | Jul 4, 2023 | Education and inclusion
How Valuing SEND is supporting practitioners to make use of parent and carer expertise to improve support for children and young people with SEND. At IMPOWER we have made a commitment to improving 10,000 lives through our work with local authorities. The stories of...
