SEND Ambassadors News

Interested in becoming a SEND Ambassador? Please speak to Mrs. Lopes-Mulhearn in The Snug.

On this page, you can learn more about what we've done so far.

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Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride is celebrated in July. It is about recognising and celebrating disability as a natural part of being human. It challenges the idea that disability is something to hide or be ashamed of. It is about being proud of who you are with, not despite your disability. Our SEND Ambassadors delivered a talk in the library aimed at exploring the meaning of Disability Pride and disability in general.

Take a look at their presentation!

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Celebrating Autism Acceptance!

Autism Acceptance Month (April) is all about celebrating and appreciating the wonderful ways we support and uplift each other. To spread some positivity, our students and staff shared their gratitude by writing a card to staff who had shown kindness, understanding, or outstanding support for autism.

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Autism Acceptance Month Talk

To mark Autism Acceptance Month, our SEND Ambassadors delivered a talk in the library aimed at promoting greater understanding and acceptance of autism. The session was open to both pupils and staff, and focused on key topics such as what autism is, the wide range of strengths associated with it, and discussed the importance of embracing neurodiversity in our school and wider community.

The ambassadors also tackled some of the most common myths and misconceptions around autism, encouraging open-mindedness and challenging outdated stereotypes. They ended the session by sharing their vision of what a truly inclusive future could look like: one where differences are recognised, respected and celebrated.

See their presentation on the left.

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Colour Blindness Acceptance Talk

Our SEND Ambassadors recently took part in a special event focused on colour blindness. The session was designed to explore both the strengths and challenges associated with colour vision deficiency, and to foster a greater understanding of it. Pupils heard from an aspiring optometrist from the Biology Society, who delivered an engaging and informative talk about the science behind colour blindness, how it can impact daily life.

Following this, our SEND Ambassadors led a powerful and thoughtful presentation about accepting and embracing colour blindness. They encouraged peers to think about the value of different perspectives and challenged common misconceptions with confidence and empathy. The event concluded with a Q&A session featuring colour blind staff and pupils, who volunteered to share their experiences and answer questions from the audience.

It was a brilliant example of pupil-led inclusion, and a proud moment for our ambassadors who continue to lead important conversations across the school.

See our presentation on the left!

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Neurodiversity Cafe

During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Mrs. Huck, Mrs. Lopes-Mulhearn and the SEND Ambassadors hosted a Neurodiversity Cafe in the library.

The event aimed to bring pupils with an interest in neurodiversity together. Throughout it, posters of inspiring neurodiverse individuals were displayed, along with leaflets offering information about neurodiversity. These materials helped spark thoughtful conversations and encouraged students to reflect on their understanding of neurodiversity.

The event was a great success, with many relevant and insightful topics raised by the pupils. It provided an excellent opportunity for everyone to learn more about neurodiversity, share their experiences, and consider how we can continue to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

See our leaflets on the left.

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Disabled Access Day

In celebration of Disabled Access Day 2025, our fantastic SEND Ambassadors put together a presentation, which was shared with form tutors and shown during form time.

Look through our slides (left) to see their work.

Valentine's Day Fundraiser for Percey Hedley Foundation

Percey Hedley Foundation was proudly shortlisted for the prestigious British Diversity Awards, in recognition of their outstanding Disability Awareness Presentation, nominated in the category of 'Community Project of the Year.'

To help fund their attendance at the ceremony in London on March 19th, 2025, the SEND Ambassadors, alongside Sixth Form charity representatives, organised a Valentine's Day bake sale.

All proceeds went towards covering the costs of trains, hotels, and tickets for the event.

Percey Hedley Foundation Meeting

In December 2024, our SEND Ambassadors attended a lunch meeting with Percey Hedley Foundation pupils and staff. This meeting allowed them to discuss their projects and ideas, as well as understand more about the fantastic initiatives at Percey Hedley Foundation.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our ambassadors to learn more about British Sign Language!

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Disability History Month: Livelihood and Employment Talk

Our SEND Ambassadors recently gave an insightful presentation on Disability History Month (14 November - 14 December), focusing on the theme of livelihood and employment. They discussed the long-standing challenges that disabled people have faced in finding and maintaining employment throughout history, highlighting how societal barriers, lack of accessibility, and discriminatory practices often excluded disabled individuals from the workforce. They also shared how attitudes and opportunities began to shift with key legislative changes, particularly the introduction of the Equality Act.

In addition to their presentation, the SEND Ambassadors answered a range of thoughtful questions during the Q&A session that followed. While all SEND Ambassadors participated in the creation of the presentation, it was George and Rory who delivered it. The event was also supported by Ollie and Maya, who created informative posters to raise awareness of disability history and employment challenges, while Ann Marie designed detailed leaflets to provide attendees with valuable resources and information on the subject.

On the left, see our SEND Ambassadors' presentation.

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Neurodiversity Careers Fair

The Dame Allan’s Learning Support Team, together with two of our SEND Ambassadors, participated in the Futures Fair, which had a focus on Equality and Diversity. George produced a presentation containing information about careers for neurodiverse individuals. Rory created a handout all about neurodiversity.

Both pupils played a crucial role in the fair, by answering visitors’ questions and sharing the ways in which we support our neurodiverse and disabled pupils, as well as those who use EAL in finding the career that best suits their strengths.

On the left, you can see some of the posters we displayed, celebrating the strengths of neurodiversity with a focus on employment.