Pearson Schools Blog

Writing a piece exploring the opportunities inclusivity offers seemed like a pretty straightforward task. Find some stats, look at some research, read up on a few ‘experts’ and write an article littered with percentages and data…easy! 

That is what Inclusivity has now become after all - a series of research, a plethora of experts and survey after survey churning out a load of stats, repeating the message over and over again that “We need more Diverse books”. 

In our recent Twist on a Tale competition, 16-year old Iona Mandal wrote an inspiring story about how studying a text she could relate to made her feel a sense of belonging and pride.

How many times have you heard these myths?  Pupils with SEND can’t engage via a screen, pupils with SEND will struggle to build a relationship with their tutor, online tutoring isn’t tailored for pupils with SEND. 

With the right, relaxed conditions and with students, teachers, SENCos and tutors all on the same page, every online tutoring session can count.

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, and Persona Education, the online personal development provider for schools and colleges, have entered into a new pilot project. Together, we’re creating a series of digital badge programmes aimed to support GCSE learners with the development of 22 social-emotional skills, or “life skills”. 

Do you want to provide tutoring support for your students with SEND? Pearson tutor Fran Sutton explains how to make the most of every session for your learners.

Tabatha Sheehan, Head of English at Westonbirt School, looks at how by taking the time to introduce diverse texts to your GCSE English Lit curriculum, you are preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

Offering more diverse texts isn’t just about expanding your GCSE English Literature curriculum, it’s about preparing your students for the outside world

Sharon Hague, Managing Director of Pearson School Qualifications, reflects on the launch of our first Pearson School Report earlier this year

David Lowbridge-Ellis, leader of school improvement for Matrix Academy Trust, looks at how diversity and inclusion can form a key part of our English Literature lessons using the existing classroom resources.

By Kate Wilson, Senior Director of Humanities at Outwood Grange Academies Trust.