An audience of 60 people gathered at Bradford College yesterday to hear a keynote speech on how to help young people with disabilities, by former Home Secretary David Blunkett.
His visit was part of the College’s Meeting Individual Needs five-day conference which started on Monday.
The conference was held in partnership with education providers and 12 schools from across West Yorkshire to discuss services for children and young people with a range of needs.
Mr Blunkett said: “Inspirational teaching and the belief that every young person, whatever their challenge, has something to offer, is at the heart of every successful school and college.
“Seeing the person and not the disability, never taking no for an answer and drawing on the talent of each individual, is what the best teachers achieve naturally.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article