Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)

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Partnership works together to support neurodivergent students in new project.

Partnership

Forty primary schools across the Black Country ICB (integrated Care Board) region took part in the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools project (PINS). There were 10 schools in each of the localities: Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley. 

The PINS project tested a new model for supporting good outcomes in mainstream schools for neurodivergent students and to strengthen parent carer and school partnerships. The project focused on strengthening knowledge, skills and improving environments to better meet the needs of neurodiverse children. Through a focus on supportive learning environments and well-equipped schools we can improve the outcomes for this group of children. 

PINS brought health and education specialists and expert parent carers into mainstream primary settings to: 

  • help shape whole school SEND provision
  • provide early interventions at a school level
  • upskill school staff
  • support strengthening of partnerships between schools and parent carers 

The PINS project launched in March 2024 and was completed in March 2025.  

It has been a really positive project with schools, parents and partners all working together to support children in school.