THEME: Reigniting a social inclusion agenda under a new government: what are the implications for school exclusion and alternative provision?

Informed by the likely 2024 general election, the Alternative Provision Research Network is hosting a 2 hour online symposium to explore the potential to reignite a social inclusion agenda under a new government.  The aim is to create a space to discuss a set of connected themes and questions relating to this topic:

• What appetite is there for a renewed focus on social inclusion under different governments and potential coalitions?

• What challenges does the next government face in trying to centre social inclusion through its policy plans?

• What are the implications of this context for school exclusion and alternative provision policy and practice?

• How is social inclusion to be understood in the contemporary moment, and particularly in relation to some of the most disadvantaged children and young people?

The symposium will include keynote talk(s); a question, answer and discussion session; and an interactive session to develop the APRN’s ‘asks’ of the next government to support the development of an alternative provision system that puts children and young people first.

Sign up details available here: Alternative Provision Research Network Summer Symposium Tickets, Thu, May 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

For enquiries: email c.johnston@uwe.ac.uk