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IN-hub is an engagement project led by the University of Exeter to improve resource provision for school-staff and increase inclusion for neurodiversity in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Neurodivergent” – umbrella term for a range of conditions<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Why is this project important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Current schools census data shows that ~17% children in mainstream education have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. Most of these children are considered “neurodivergent” – a term which encapsulates a wide range of brain differences (see image to the left).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With neurodiversity present in most classrooms, it’s crucial to support pupils with attainment, well-being and relationships – domains which many neurodivergent students struggle with in comparison to their peers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School staff trained in education often report not knowing how best to support neurodivergent pupils or manage their symptoms in an education setting. In addition, many don’t know where to search for this information or resources which can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our aim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To address these gaps in education, we want to create an “INclusive learning support HUB” – a free, searchable database, housing evidence-informed neurodiversity resources for educators. These resources will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n