The Difference @TheDifferenceEd

Bringing the best in education to the children who need it most through programmes, research and partnerships. Led by @dkgill the-difference.com London, England Joined February 2017

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Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst

3 weeks ago

We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Hilary Spencer, has joined the @IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, which will develop proposals for reforming England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.

IPPR @IPPR

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Initio Learning Trust @initiolearning

2 months ago

Five local MATs came together to host an inspiring education conference with one shared goal: to further strengthen the culture of inclusion across their schools - read more here shorturl.at/AX0OW @IsosPartnership @TheDifferenceEd @cornishseagirl @EdSchlssupport @DorsetEps

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Jayde Sarrington @JaydeSarrington

2 months ago

Today I wrap up an incredible 2-year leadership journey with @TheDifferenceEd Honoured to receive the Good Trouble Award 🏆 This experience has truly changed my life & connected me with inspiring educators—many of whom are now friends. Grateful beyond words. 🙏

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Emma Jones @MrsJonesStG

2 months ago

Yesterday I finished my two year leadership programme with @TheDifferenceEd. It’s been a rollercoaster of 2 years but I have absolutely thrived on getting to know these incredible professionals and have loved feeling inspired every time I speak to them. What’s next?

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Jeremy Dodd @JKFDodd

2 months ago

Very, very proud of our @ACELuton boys Riley and Shakeel, who were interviewed by ITN for the national evening news today. Consummate professionals. itv.com/watch/news/sch… #ThisIsAP

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Mission 44 @mission44

2 months ago

📢 School suspensions and absences hit a record high in 2023/24, with 34 million school days lost. New data from the Department for Education shows children with special education needs, Gypsy/Roma and Black Caribbean children are disproportionately affected. The system is…

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Voice 21 Oracy @voice21oracy

2 months ago

Jamie Rodger (Director of programmes and partnerships) from The Difference talks to our Voice 21 Oracy Schools about their research on Inclusion and Oracy: Giving voice to pupil experience.

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Steve Kay @SteveKayFRSA

2 months ago

Just in a round table session with colleagues from across the country, hearing from Shaun Brown and Jamie Rogers @TheDifferenceEd on Effective Internal Alternative Provision.

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nurtureuk @nurtureuktweets

2 months ago

Great work from @TheDifferenceEd on their new report 👏 Delighted to see a focus on the social & emotional aspects of education alongside high quality teaching and learning - this is foundational for all successful settings. google.com/url?q=https://…

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PLMR Education @PLMR_Education

2 months ago

Internal AP risks being a ‘costly holding pen’. Schools setting up internal AP are navigating ‘uncharted territory’ because they lack guidance - @TheDifferenceEd report. More from @tes @cerysturner7 tes.com/magazine/news/… #education #educationnews

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Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst

2 months ago

📣 Today @TheDifferenceEd has published an important new report that explores internal alternative provision in schools. Our Director of Learning Design, Katy Patten, is a member of The Difference’s Steering Committee and provided insights into this report. 🧵 (1/6)

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Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst

2 months ago

Read the report in full from The Difference: the-difference.com/internal-alter… 6/6

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Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst

2 months ago

@TheDifferenceEd It sets out four tenets of effective provision: 1. It is unified with the mainstream school. 2. It identifies pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and safety needs. 3. It balances academic progress and wellbeing. 4. It is shaped by measurable pupil outcomes. (3/6)

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Tes magazine @tes

2 months ago

Schools setting up internal AP risk it becoming a ‘costly holding pen’ because they lack guidance on what works, warns a new @TheDifferenceEd report tes.com/magazine/news/…

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Pepe Di’Iasio @pepediiasio

3 months ago

Brilliant that @LewisHamilton is shining a light on this issue facing our schools and colleges. Proud to be able to support the @mission44 work to improve inclusion and reduce lost learning across education @ASCL_UK @TheDifferenceEd

Mission 44 @mission44

3 months ago

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Mission 44 @mission44

3 months ago

As part of our mission to build a more inclusive education system, we’re working with over 15 incredible partners, all doing vital work to ensure every young person can thrive in school. @TheDifferenceEd and @MilkHoneyBees are two of these partners, who we’re working with to…

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Loic Menzies @LoicMnzs

3 months ago

Could this, in today's @SchoolsWeek, be hinting at something like the persistent disadvantage premium - recommended by @EduPolicyInst and @IPPR / @TheDifferenceEd ?

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PubAffairs @PubAffairs

3 months ago

New #Job: #Communications and #Events Officer @TheDifferenceEd £30,000 - £40,000 DOE (+6% employer pension contribution) | Hybrid with 50% office presence in #London --> details & apply through the #PublicAffairs industry #Jobs board: tinyurl.com/34rtxxuu

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Batley Multi Academy Trust @BatleyTrust

4 months ago

Huge thanks to @Bedr0ckLearning for hosting a brilliant school improvement event last week with a session on lost learning and inclusion led by @TheDifferenceEd It was fantastic to be in a room with so many other like-minded individuals striving for change. #LeadingTheChange2025

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Mission 44 @mission44

5 months ago

📢 “We need solutions that empower. That means investing in early intervention, providing mental health support, and trauma-informed approaches. It means creating spaces where students can go when they’re struggling.” - Aaliyah, @mission44 Youth Advisory Board member Alongside…