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Supporting Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Schools
Description
This practical and evidence-informed course offers an essential introduction to neurodiversity for classroom teachers and school leaders. Dr Paul Stevens will lead the session, which explores what neurodiversity is, the different ways it presents in pupils, and how we can create truly inclusive classrooms that embrace and celebrate learning differences. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to support all learners and how to lead the development of inclusive practice across the school.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what neurodiversity is and why it matters in education.
- Identify key neurodiverse conditions and their impact on learning.
- Recognise practical classroom strategies to support neurodiverse learners.
- Reflect on developing a more inclusive mindset and learning environment - moving beyond “intervention” to “everyday inclusion.”
About the Presenter
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Paul Stevens
Dr Paul Stevens has over 35 years of experience in education, having served as a teacher, principal, inspector, author, and university lecturer. He began his career in special education and holds postgraduate qualifications in leadership, inclusion, and school improvement from Trinity College Dublin, Jesus College Oxford, Keele University, and the University of Birmingham.
Paul was part of the Teacher Education faculty at Trinity College Dublin, where he supported postgraduate research in wellbeing, leadership, and inclusion. As a senior inspector with the Irish Department of Education, he helped shape national frameworks for leadership and anti-bullying and facilitated professional development in key areas of school practice.
He now works internationally as a consultant, researcher, and school improvement adviser, with recent work including school inspections and quality assurance across the Middle East.
