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Specialist Spotlight: Building an inclusive culture

  • Online
  • 18 Sep 2025 (14:00 - 15:00)
Universal SEND Services

This session explores approaches for building an inclusive culture within a school/college by sharing practical strategies and real-world experiences. It covers leadership strategies and inclusive practices that promote equity and belonging for all learners. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions and gain valuable insights from our guest specialist - Damian Matthews, headteacher from Marvel College.

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Suitable for: SENCO, Senior Leader, Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher

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Damian Matthews

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Damian Matthews

Damian Matthews is Headteacher at The Marvell College, Hull.  Having previously worked in private industry, he has been a teacher for nearly 18 years, 12 of them in senior leadership roles.  Whilst working in an outstanding school, he was first seconded to The Marvell College as Deputy Headteacher playing a key role in helping the school improve from special measures to good.  Damian has a wide range of experience in managing system and culture change and has led a wholesale review of practice and attitudes in relation to SEND and inclusion in the school over the last 4 years.

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