Dr Wykeham Bosworth-Nightingale
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SEND and Supported Internship advocate. Associate Lecturer in Disability and Employment @DerbyUni. Ultra distance athlete in my spare time
Derby, England
Joined April 2013
I am pleased to announce that I have successfully passed my doctoral viva, with no amendments or corrections, for my thesis examining Supported Internships and their role in advancing social inclusion for learners with SEND 🎉👨🎓 @DerbyUniVC @DerbyUni @SENDUoD1
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#ResultsDay is here! Good luck to everyone hoping to study at #DerbyUni in September 🤞 Our Clearing hotline is open today from 7am - 8pm on 01332 592025, we're ready to help 😊❤️ You can also visit our website to apply through #Clearing online: https://t.co/gycdThSyDw
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Proud to receive the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Contribution for my work in the field of SEND and supported internships This recognises my PhD research on social inclusion for learning disabled young people and helping set up a supported internship @DerbyUni
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📘 New PhD published: Ethnographic research on Supported Internships reveals that success goes beyond employment outcomes. Findings show how social inclusion is shaped by motivation, networks, culture & policy. 🔗 Read: https://t.co/xusKVnlj2U
#PhDResearch #SupportedInternships
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We’re proud to support businesses of all sizes through apprenticeships 🎓✨ With up to 95% gov funding 💷 and partnerships with the NHS, Rolls-Royce & more 🌍, it's a smart way to grow talent & leaders like Owen from Code 56 🚀 Read more👉
derbyshiretimes.co.uk
Matt Bromley, Academic Manager at the University of Derby, discusses the values of apprenticeships and the benefits to employers.
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Expert insight: why apprenticeships make sense and how Derbyshire businesses can maximise the benefits through the University of Derby #AD @DerbyUni #Apprenticeships #Training #Skills #Leadership #Business #Derby
https://t.co/jQU20cicuZ
derbyshiretimes.co.uk
Matt Bromley, Academic Manager at the University of Derby, discusses the values of apprenticeships and the benefits to employers.
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An excellent employment outcome has been secured by one of the Supported Interns at @DerbyUni following their placement with @StarbucksUK through @Aramark. It is encouraging to see learners with SEND successfully transitioning into employment. @DerbyUniVC @DerbyUniPress
Keep up to date by following our Instagram page! This week we waved goodbye to a very lovely intern, who has gained employment. Very proud of you, Lily.
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We’re thrilled to deliver #InternshipsWork for a fourth year with BASE & DFN Project Search, running to March 2026! This DfE investment has doubled supported internships. This year will focus on ongoing activities and sustainability. #SupportedInternships #SEND #YouthEmployment
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True co-production in action: 5 young researchers with SEND co-led a 3-year project with @DerbyUni on what EHCPs & SEND support really mean to young people. Not about us without us. Watch the video: https://t.co/wRULuiPixh
#SEND #YouthVoice #CoProduction #EHCP #InclusiveResearch
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Are they SEND or are they August-born? Cannot keep up with all the notes I want to write from @jpembroke’s session! #researchEdBmth #rEdBmth
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So proud and such an amazing initiative!
Honoured to win the 2025 @AUDE_News Award for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion! This is a team win — made possible by the amazing mentors @DerbyUni. Proof that with goodwill, empathy & opportunity, people thrive. DM me if you want to know how we did it! #EDI #AUDE202
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Honoured to win the 2025 @AUDE_News Award for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion! This is a team win — made possible by the amazing mentors @DerbyUni. Proof that with goodwill, empathy & opportunity, people thrive. DM me if you want to know how we did it! #EDI #AUDE202
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A proud professional milestone: the @DerbyUni supported internship programme triumphs with a national gold award.
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National recognition! @DerbyUni’s Supported Internship wins prestigious AUDE Gold Award for EDI. From research to practice—this programme is transforming opportunities for young people with SEND. Inclusive models work. They deliver. @DerbyUniVC @SENDUoD1 @ProjectSearch4
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What is an EHCP? https://t.co/Vi8GQrP1SM
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✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨ Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed! Over 90 essential terms explained simply. Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌 👇 Download your copy NOW https://t.co/ZubIyCnV2P 🔄 RT & share #Inclusion
9000lives.org
This downloadable SEND Glossary explains more than 90 terms. Use it to help your parents, governors and staff to navigate the SEND maze.
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Our EasyRead guide to the changes to disability benefits proposed by the government last week: https://t.co/yc9WTMBbuU
unitedresponse.org.uk
An explainer of the changes to disability benefits that the UK government proposed in March 2025 – and how you can have your say about them.
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It was an absolute pleasure to teach 100+ trainee teachers about Developing Subject Leadership (curriculum and Subject Pedagogy) in Manchester for the PGCE programme @DerbyUni @DerbyUniPress
Fantastic to get the whole Bright Futures cohort together for their PGCE day. Excellent, thoughtful contributions around curriculum from our trainees. Thank you @DerbyUni for this highly informative and interactive day!#wearebrightfutures
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1/1🗣️People with a learning disability die up to 20 years younger than the general population, even though this could be avoided with the right healthcare.
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