Delivering a more inclusive education system

Diane Brazier, Director of Estates and Facilities Management at OHC&AT, spoke at the Education Estates® SEND Conference. The conference brought together experts involved in SEND estates at the Science Gallery in London to consider best practice in: ‘Delivering a more inclusive education system’.

Diane spoke about the value of partnerships in developing SEND Education Estate. She used the example of the College’s Sutton Life Centre project as a great example of how collaboration can create spaces that serve not just one group, but a whole community.

Diane also took part in panel discussion on the theme of collaboration between local authorities, SEND providers and technical teams is crucial for developing high-quality SEND estates.

Orchard Hill College Trustee, Rama Venchard MBE, also presented at the conference. It was fantastic to have the work of the Trust showcased in this way amongst other industry experts.