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Anti-Ableist Practice in Inclusive Education Open Learn Course

COMING IN OCTOBER 2026

Build your confidence to talk about disability and develop more inclusive, anti-ableist practice.

This free, online course is designed to empower educational professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage in conversations about disability and implement inclusive pedagogies within educational settings. You will also earn an OpenLearn Badge to showcase your professional development on your CV!

Through interactive modules and reflection, you will:

✅ Explore disability, identity, representation and inclusion in education.
 

📚 Reflect critically on the historical and contemporary representation of disabled people.

🔍 Recognise how ableism can shape attitudes, assumptions and educational practice.

📝 Review and adapt learning activities to promote more inclusive practice.

💭 Reflect on your own positionality and attitudes towards disability.