Belonging is more than just inclusion, it’s about every pupil feeling respected, connected, supported and included at school. A strong sense of belonging can transform engagement, wellbeing, and outcomes for pupils with SEND, yet many schools struggle to embed it in daily practice. This session shares practical, research-backed strategies drawn from the Belonging Matters Programme, helping schools tackle common barriers, build a whole-school culture of belonging, and make small but powerful changes that have a lasting impact in classrooms, policies, and relationships.