Twilight Talk: Inclusion and Belonging: Practice That Makes a Difference for Every Child
- Online
- 28 Apr 2027 (16:00 - 17:00)
In a time where children’s needs are increasingly diverse and school communities are under greater pressure, building a genuine sense of belonging is central to wellbeing, engagement and achievement. This session explores how everyday classroom practice, relational approaches and whole-school systems can either enable or inadvertently block a child’s experience of inclusion. With a focus on emotional safety, identity, representation and connection, the workshop examines how schools can cultivate environments where every child feels valued, understood and able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
This session will highlight:
- The psychology of belonging and its impact on behaviour, motivation and learning.
- Practical approaches for embedding inclusive relational practice across the school day.
- How curriculum, environment and language can strengthen or weaken children’s sense of identity and value.
- Tools for noticing and identifying pupils at risk, and shaping responsive provision.
- Strategies for working with families and wider professionals to co-create meaningful inclusion.
You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.
Online
Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Assistant Head Teacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Young person, Other
Meet your trainer
Clare Williams
Clare is a teacher, SEMH Consultant, educational psychotherapist, author, speaker and advocate for children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Clare has worked in primary schools, mental health and education provision and within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). She has led on national initiatives for local authorities as the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) Consultant, leading on training, curriculum implementation and development as well as the local coordination of the National PSHE CPD programme.
Clare was co-author and co-creator of Jigsaw PSHE, a Senior Trainer and Supervisor for Trauma Informed Schools (TISUK) and is a Consultant and Adviser for Optimus Education. She is the author of Hamish & Milo Wellbeing Resources.
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