Next weekend is the Disabled Teachers Conference, which for me is the BIG ONE!
When I considered teaching as a profession and when I entered teaching many moons ago I felt underwhelmed with the lack of support there was for disabled teachers through the teaching providers, teaching unions and employers, yet in the last 10 years equality & equality issues have become more & more relevant in society & perceptions & the support given have changed/improved.
Alongside this we now have mainstream disabled role models who young people can connect with and appreciate, & lets not forget forget to mention the sucessfull 2014 Paralympic Games.
NASUWT (alongside the other unions) now have support networks for Disabled Teachers, LGBT, Black & Minority/Ethnic Teachers, Women, Young Teachers etc..
Over the last 10 years as a Disabled Teacher I have been an Ambassador for the Teaching Development Agency (TDA) & now the Dept of Education & also Skill The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities to highlight and support people with disabilities choosing teaching as a profession.
- So why are there still so few Disabled teachers?
- Whats happening with funding?
- Why are the Government support networks disappearing?
- What are the issues facing Disabled Teachers?
Next week I hope to explore these questions many other topics with the DTC….
Check in to find out how it went.
PJR Education Consultancy 
Brilliant blog, love reading it and keeping informed of what is happening locally and nationally, keep up the good work. Jamie, Wolverhampton.
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Many thanks Jamie, glad you enjoy the blog. Thanks for the feedback
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