{"id":33033,"date":"2025-07-02T17:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/?page_id=33033"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:21:11","slug":"believe-in-belonging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/inclusion-and-learning-strategy\/believe-in-belonging\/","title":{"rendered":"Believe in belonging &#8211; inclusive learning in Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-dcc-subheading\">To help achieve our shared vision for inclusive learning across Devon, we\u2019re asking all schools, colleges and educational settings to show that they \u2018believe in belonging\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every child deserves an equal opportunity to thrive in an inclusive learning environment.&nbsp;If you feel the same, join us and help make it happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/schools\/inclusive-learning-form\/\">Are you in? Sign up and join us here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dcc-widedots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why join us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By pledging your support, you\u2019ll help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for our children and your school, college or educational setting will gain access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A localised service focused on inclusive learning<\/strong>.&nbsp;We\u2019re introducing a place-based locality service, dedicated to building inclusive learning communities based on best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best practice sharing across the county<\/strong>.&nbsp;Our new locality model will enable local educational settings to work together, to share data, resources and knowledge, and improve inclusive provision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tailored training and expert advice<\/strong>. We\u2019ll empower settings with innovative strategies, targeted training, and access to expert guidance \u2013 all tailored to meet the specific needs of your local educational environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support to co-develop an action plan that fits your school, college or educational<\/strong> <strong>setting&#8217;s needs<\/strong>. Our dedicated teams will offer on-the-ground support, assisting settings to develop plans that align with our shared vision of inclusivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we want to happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision is to support schools, colleges and educational settings to be not just places of learning, but vibrant communities of support where every student feels valued and understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just us. Inclusion is a key priority for the Department for Education and is also set for increased focus in the revised Ofsted framework, and we\u2019re making it the foundation of our work with schools, colleges and educational settings too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are we going to make it happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/inclusion-and-learning-strategy\/\">Inclusion and Learning Strategy<\/a> sets a bold vision to enhance the educational experiences of young people across our community. It\u2019s designed to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or learning needs, can access high-quality education in schools, colleges and educational settings that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognise that embracing each child\u2019s unique strengths and challenges is essential for fostering a positive learning environment. This strategy sets the stage for tangible improvements, by giving settings a set of&nbsp;<strong>core principles<\/strong>&nbsp;to embed or enhance in their inclusive practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inclusion as a foundation of community<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ordinarily available inclusive provision<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relational practices<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration for community growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restorative practice for inclusive learning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By signing up you\u2019ll be pledging your commitment to using these core principles as your driving force, and to participate with local partners to build an inclusive learning community. You\u2019ll join an educational landscape where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map\">Believe in belonging map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">See which schools, colleges and educational settings across Devon have already made the commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"gmw-form-wrapper gmw-template-dcc-inclusion gmw-pt-dcc-inclusion-form-wrapper gmw-element-template gmw-fields-enhanced\">\r\n\r\n\t\r\n    <div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-advanced-form-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-link-wrapper\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"schools-advanced-button button transparent\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Filter map<\/a>    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"schools-advanced-options-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"schools-advanced-options show-advanced close\">\r\n        \r\n\t<form class=\"gmw-form\" name=\"gmw_form\" action=\"\" method=\"get\" data-id=\"1\" data-prefix=\"pt\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n        \r\n\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-main-fields-wrapper gmw-flexed-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-keywords-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-text-wrapper\" ><label for=\"gmw-keywords-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Keyword<\/label><input type=\"text\"  placeholder=\"School name or Dfe No.\" id=\"gmw-keywords-field-1\" name=\"keywords\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-keywords-field gmw-text-type-field\" data-form_id=\"1\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-address-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-address-wrapper gmw-locator-enabled\" ><label for=\"gmw-address-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Location<\/label><div class=\"gmw-field-inner\"><input type=\"text\" value=\"\"  placeholder=\"Type an location\" id=\"gmw-address-field-1\" name=\"address[]\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-address-field gmw-address-type-field  gmw-full-address\" data-form_id=\"1\" autocorrect=\"off\" autocapitalize=\"off\" spellcheck=\"false\" \/><i class=\"gmw-locator-button inside gmw-icon-target-light\" data-locator_submit=\"0\" data-form_id=\"1\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-distance-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-select-wrapper\" ><label for=\"gmw-distance-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Radius<\/label><select  id=\"gmw-distance-field-1\" name=\"distance\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-distance-field gmw-select-type-field\" data-form_id=\"1\"><option value=\"5\" >5 Miles<\/option><option value=\"10\" >10 Miles<\/option><option value=\"25\" >25 Miles<\/option><option value=\"50\" >50 Miles<\/option><option value=\"100\" >100 Miles<\/option><\/select><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-advanced-fields-wrapper gmw-flexed-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-dcc_locality-taxonomy-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-taxonomy-wrapper gmw-field-type-select-wrapper gmw-single-taxonomy-wrapper\"  style=\"\" data-conditions=\"[{&quot;post_types&quot;:&quot;dcc_map&quot;}]\"><label for=\"gmw-dcc_locality-taxonomy-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Localities<\/label><select name=\"tax[dcc_locality][]\" id=\"dcc_locality-taxonomy-1\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-taxonomy dcc_locality gmw-smartbox\" data-placeholder=\"All Localities\" data-no_results_text=\"No results match\" data-gmw-dropdown-parent=\"#dcc_locality-taxonomy-wrapper\"><option value=\"0\" selected=\"selected\">All Localities<\/option>\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"335\" > Exeter\/East<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"336\" > North\/Mid<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"334\" > South\/West<\/option>\n<\/select><\/div><div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-dcc_type-taxonomy-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-taxonomy-wrapper gmw-field-type-select-wrapper gmw-single-taxonomy-wrapper\"  style=\"\" data-conditions=\"[{&quot;post_types&quot;:&quot;dcc_map&quot;}]\"><label for=\"gmw-dcc_type-taxonomy-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Types<\/label><select name=\"tax[dcc_type][]\" id=\"dcc_type-taxonomy-1\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-taxonomy dcc_type gmw-smartbox\" data-placeholder=\"All Types\" data-no_results_text=\"No results match\" data-gmw-dropdown-parent=\"#dcc_type-taxonomy-wrapper\"><option value=\"0\" selected=\"selected\">All Types<\/option>\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"317\" > Academy&nbsp;(235)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"313\" > Free Schools&nbsp;(14)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"315\" > Independent Special&nbsp;(3)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"322\" > LA&nbsp;(124)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"318\" > Non-Maintained Special School&nbsp;(4)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"320\" > Other&nbsp;(10)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"319\" > Other Independent School&nbsp;(27)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"316\" > Other Independent Special&nbsp;(14)<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"321\" > Other LA&nbsp;(7)<\/option>\n<\/select><\/div><div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-dcc_sector-taxonomy-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-taxonomy-wrapper gmw-field-type-select-wrapper gmw-single-taxonomy-wrapper\"  style=\"\" data-conditions=\"[{&quot;post_types&quot;:&quot;dcc_map&quot;}]\"><label for=\"gmw-dcc_sector-taxonomy-field-1\" class=\"gmw-field-label\">Sectors<\/label><select name=\"tax[dcc_sector][]\" id=\"dcc_sector-taxonomy-1\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-taxonomy dcc_sector gmw-smartbox\" data-placeholder=\"All Sectors\" data-no_results_text=\"No results match\" data-gmw-dropdown-parent=\"#dcc_sector-taxonomy-wrapper\"><option value=\"0\" selected=\"selected\">All Sectors<\/option>\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"327\" > All-through<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"331\" > Independent<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"330\" > Non-maintained Special<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"325\" > Nursery<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"323\" > Primary<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"324\" > PRU<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"332\" > Secondary<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"326\" > Secure Unit<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"328\" > Special<\/option>\n\t<option class=\"level-0\" value=\"329\" > Special Independent<\/option>\n<\/select><\/div>\t\t\t            <div class=\"gmw-cf-field-wrapper\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-action-buttons-wrapper gmw-flexed-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-reset-form-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-link-wrapper\" ><button  id=\"gmw-reset-form-field-1\" name=\"reset_form\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-reset-form-field gmw-link-type-field gmw-form-button\" data-form_id=\"1\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"gmw-form-field-wrapper gmw-submit-field-wrapper gmw-field-type-submit-wrapper\" ><input type=\"submit\" id=\"gmw-submit-1\" class=\"gmw-form-field gmw-submit-field gmw-submit-type-field gmw-form-button gmw-submit-button gmw-submit\" value=\"Submit\" data-button_type=\"submit\" data-form_id=\"1\" \/><\/div><div id=\"gmw-submission-fields-1\" class=\"gmw-submission-field\" data-form_id=\"1\" style=\"display:none\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-page-1\" class=\"gmw-page\" name=\"page\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-per-page-1\" class=\"gmw-per-page\" name=\"per_page\" value=\"9999\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-lat-1\" class=\"gmw-lat\" name=\"lat\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-lng-1\" class=\"gmw-lng\" name=\"lng\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-country-1\" class=\"gmw-country\" name=\"country\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-form-id-1\" class=\"gmw-form-id\" name=\"form\" value=\"1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"gmw-action-1\" class=\"gmw-action\" name=\"action\" value=\"fs\"\/><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\t<\/form>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gmw-map-wrapper-1\" class=\"gmw-map-wrapper  pt posts_locator \" style=\"width:100%;height:650px;\"> <span id=\"gmw-resize-map-toggle-1\" class=\"gmw-resize-map-toggle gmw-icon-resize-full\" style=\"display:none;\" title=\"Resize map\"><\/span> <div id=\"gmw-map-loader-1\" class=\"gmw-map-loader\"><\/div> <div id=\"gmw-map-1\" class=\"gmw-map pt posts_locator\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%\" data-map_id=\"1\" data-prefix=\"pt\" data-map_type=\"posts_locator\" data-icons_usage=\"per_category\"><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devon\u2019s Inclusion and Learning Strategy FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-693c24d2eb2c7\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-693c24d2eb2c7-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Why do we need an inclusion and learning strategy? <\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Every day 5,000 children don\u2019t go to school in Devon. We want all our children to have access to a learning environment that appropriately meets their needs, and we want to give schools, colleges and settings the tools to be able to do so. The inclusion and learning strategy recognises that while there is great work happening in Devon, we can do more \u2013 so we want to create a culture of knowledge sharing to raise practice standards across the county.W<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-693c24d2eb2c7-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">My setting is already doing this work, why should we sign up? <\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">Great! If these practices are already embedded in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">setting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">it\u2019s a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">logical choice to join us <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">and be an example of good practice, whilst also learning from your colleagues in other settings. Together, you can set the tone for education in your local area and work collaboratively to find the right provision for the children and young people in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">community<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">Our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">children<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">, you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">ng people and families tell us that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">the lack of joined up thinking <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241171388 BCX8\">frustrates them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-693c24d2eb2c7-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">What will my setting get when I sign up? <\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll receive a welcome email, which will give you the opportunity to shout about your involvement on social media and a contact for your locality lead. This person will help you to design a bespoke package that meets the needs of your school, college or setting, whether that be training, professional development, embedding the voice of young people, support with relational practice \u2013 wherever you need some additional support! They will also broker relationships with your local colleagues to build an inclusive community and create opportunities for peer-to peer learning. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your school will also get a blue pin on our \u201cBelieve in Belonging\u201d map \u2013 so you can share with your parents, students and wider community that you are committed to providing inclusive education.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-693c24d2eb2c7-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">My setting is part of a multi-academy trust, should we sign up?  <\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\">Yes! This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\"> invit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\">ation is open to all <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\">settings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254307572 BCX8\"> in Devon. 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