Batley Multi Academy Trust was delighted to be invited to attend the launch event in London for contributors to the fantastic new book about leading great SEND provision, titled 'Beyond Boundaries', written by the amazing Natalie Packer and David Bartram.

Natalie and David are two of the best SEND experts there are. They are passionate about young people, inclusive education and how it is our absolute duty as educators to ensure all our young people get the very best start in life. As we always say in our Trust family of schools, no child left behind - ever. 

The book is packed with practical tips, ideas and strategies for success and pulls together a diverse range of voices from across the sector. The book inspires readers to consider, not simply that high quality SEND provision is one of the biggest challenges facing our sector currently, but it offers solutions to overcome those challenges and inspires us all to be creative in how we find ways to overcome those challenges. Where there is a will, there is always a way. We cannot wait for the Government to play catch up with a national strategy for SEND because these amazing children are in our schools now.

Therefore, in terms of providing a fantastic education coupled with high-quality care, guidance and support for all our young people we say, 'If not us, then who? If not now, then when?'