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Multilingualism in UK Schools – A Resource, not a Barrier 

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         Maria Bahnari, BA (Hons) Education, London Metropolitan University  Walk into any UK secondary school today, and you’ll likely hear more than just English. From Polish to Punjabi, Arabic to Albanian, UK classrooms reflect a rich mosaic of languages spoken by students from all over the world. This linguistic diversity is a defining feature of 21st-century British education. Yet, despite its … Read more

Promoting emotional wellbeing for pupils with autism and severe intellectual disabilities: Education Cafe Talk

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Karam Bhogal – London Metropolitan University Karam Bhogal, Senior Lecturer in Education (SEND), talked about his Doctoral research focussing emotional well-being of children and young people on Autism Spectrum and Severe Intellectual Disabilities on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. Karam’s talk focussed on the perceptions of school practitioners regarding interaction and the promotion of emotional wellbeing … Read more

Education Café Reflection: Francesca’s Talk on Inclusive Education

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“LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education in Times of Anti-Gender Backlashes and Anti-DEI Policies.” Our latest Education Café session featured a powerful and timely talk by Francesca, titled:“LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education in Times of Anti-Gender Backlashes and Anti-DEI Policies.” Francesca spoke candidly about her lived experience, offering a deeply personal lens on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in … Read more