Manx mum 'confident' neurodiversity training for all teachers will come to fruition

Picture credit: Nichola Whitlam-Beckett

Politicians universally backed motion to make adaptive and inclusive practice a core part of teacher training

"Every child deserves the right to an education."

Those are the words of a Manx mum, after politicians backed her Tynwald Day petition to implement neurodiversity training across all the Island's schools.

Last month, Tynwald unanimously supported a motion committing to making adaptive and inclusive practice a core part of teacher training.

The Department of Education must now return to the court with a phased timeline for implementation by February next year.

Nichola Whitlam-Beckett, whose petition was the basis of the motion, has been sharing her reaction with Amy Griffiths:

You can listen to Nichola's interview in full below:

 
 

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