Authors

Mike Blakey

Mike Blakey is chief education and quality officer at Outcomes First Group

All articles by Mike Blakey
Why we need to ditch the deficit labels in SEND language
If we want to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND, let’s start by using more positive, neuro-affirming language, says Mike Blakey, chief education officer at Outcomes First Group
General
27 March 2026
Why we need to ditch the deficit labels in SEND language