inclusion charter and strategy
Kingston schools are grappling with a recruitment crisis for educational psychologists and occupational therapists, impacting support for special educational needs.
Kingston upon Thames schools are currently facing a recruitment crisis for educational psychologists and occupational therapists, which is hindering the implementation of crucial support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This issue was highlighted at a Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum meeting in September 2026, where the Specialist Expertise at Hand model was discussed.
The Specialist Expertise at Hand model aims to provide early intervention, advice, and support to schools, providers, and early years settings without requiring formal Education, Health, and Care plan assessments. The inclusion charter and strategy is a locally developed document outlining principles and plans for promoting inclusivity in mainstream schools.
Key facts
- Kingston schools are facing a recruitment crisis for educational psychologists and occupational therapists. Source
- This crisis is hindering support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Source
- The issue was highlighted at a Kingston upon Thames Schools Forum meeting on September 28, 2026. Source
- The Specialist Expertise at Hand model was discussed at this meeting. Source
- The Specialist Expertise at Hand model aims to provide early intervention, advice, and support to schools. Source
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