What does a truly inclusive school look like?

James Humphries (Headteacher) talks about the successful inclusion model at Kentish Town Church of England Primary in the London borough of Camden.

Our school, refurbished to a design by Haverstock in 2010, includes 32 children with an Education Health and Care Plan in a thriving mainstream environment.

The school, rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2017 and again in July 2024, was also awarded the National Autistic Society Specialist Provision Award at Advanced level in June 2024. Provision for children with SEND is described as “exceptional”.

The panel will include: James Humphries, Headteacher and pupils from Kentish Town CE including some from the mainstream and some with additional needs.

The discussion will address five key themes:

Context:
1: Our Journey
How we have developed our provision over the last 10+ years to include two resource bases for children with physical disabilities and autism.

2: Culture
How we have developed a truly inclusive culture.

3: The Building
How our refurbished and adapted building supports the learning of all children.

4: Staff and Training
People make the vision and reality. How we have trained and developed our staff team to deliver on our shared vision.

5: Pupil Voice
How being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School places pupil voice at the heart of what we do. Some of our children will speak at the panel discussion.