{"id":92,"date":"2026-02-03T17:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/untappedlight\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:19:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:19:57","slug":"through-the-glass","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/untappedlight\/through-the-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"Through the Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"divi-off-canvas-hide-on-load\">\n[data-interaction-target=\"y6ir2qihy8\"] { display: none !important; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"nepbsaq124\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf0c9<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Through the Glass: A Live Forum<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:24px\">Untapped Light and the Future of SEND Talent<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A live conversation on creativity, capability and employability<\/p>\n<p>Autumn 2026 \u00b7 Central London (venue to be confirmed)<br \/>\nIn person (full experience) \u00b7 Selected segments livestreamed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xue8sf8ogv_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--xue8sf8ogv\" href=\"mailto:seow.chris@gmail.com\" data-icon=\"$\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"about\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--8d9s744btd\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>About<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In autumn 2026, Reflections of The Lord Mayor will convene a hybrid forum bringing together voices from the arts, education, business and civic life.<\/p>\n<p>This edition of Through the Glass focuses specifically on SEND talent and employability \u2014 how creativity and capability are recognised in neurodivergent and SEND individuals, how confidence is built, and how pathways into meaningful, sustained work can be strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>The forum sits alongside the Untapped Light stained glass commission \u2014 a professional artist\u2019s interpretation of potential that is present, though not always recognised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-2\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/untappedlight\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Untapped-Light-00.webp)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"about\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--8d9s744btd\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Why This Forum Matters<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Too often, discussions about SEND focus on support needs rather than strengths.<\/p>\n<p>As national SEND reforms strengthen inclusive schooling and earlier intervention, the next frontier is employability. Support within the classroom must translate into opportunity beyond it.<\/p>\n<p>Strengths, insight and capability do not disappear at the point of transition into adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>The question now is how those strengths are recognised, valued and progressed in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How is SEND and neurodivergent capability recognised in recruitment processes?<\/li>\n<li>What enables confidence to translate into employability?<\/li>\n<li>Where do systems unintentionally disadvantage candidates with additional needs?<\/li>\n<li>How can employers move from accommodation to purposeful inclusion?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This forum centres the transition from education into employment \u2014 and the leadership required to ensure SEND individuals are recognised, supported and progressed within the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-4\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/untappedlight\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Untapped-Light-00.webp)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"about\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--8d9s744btd\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What Will Be Explored<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The panel will focus on practical, transferable insight for employers, educators and civic leaders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Practical ways employers can recognise, and evidence SEND capability \u2014 including neurodivergent strengths and non-linear career pathways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Real examples of recruitment and progression barriers \u2014 and how they have been addressed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Leadership behaviours that foster psychological safety, confidence and measurable inclusion for SEND employees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>How education providers and employers can align to strengthen SEND transitions into sustained employment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cross-sector collaboration that results in tangible employability outcomes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each speaker will be invited to share at least one practical insight, approach or resource that others can adapt within their own organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-toggle--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Evening Programme<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix et_flex_module\"><p><em>(Indicative timings \u2014 subject to confirmation)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.30 pm \u2013 Arrival &amp; Welcome Reception<\/strong><br \/>A hosted reception with drinks and light refreshments.<br \/><em>In person only.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.30 pm \u2013 Artist Insight: Untapped Light<\/strong><br \/>Interpretation of SEND capability through stained glass.<br \/><em>Livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.55 pm \u2013 Panel Forum<\/strong><br \/>SEND talent, recruitment practice, workplace progression and inclusive leadership.<br \/><em>Livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.40 pm \u2013 Shared Supper &amp; Conversation<\/strong><br \/>A hosted supper creating space to connect, reflect and build relationships that strengthen SEND pathways into employment.<br \/><em>In person only.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.50 pm \u2013 Audience Q&amp;A<\/strong><br \/>Focused on SEND recruitment and inclusive practice.<br \/><em>Livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.20 pm \u2013 Reflections &amp; Key Takeaways<\/strong><br \/>Advancing SEND employability and workplace inclusion.<br \/><em>Livestreamed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.40 pm \u2013 Presentation of the Commissioned Roundel<\/strong><br \/>Recognition of commitment to SEND employment pathways.<br \/><em>In person only.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.00\u201310.30 pm \u2013 Continuing the Conversation<\/strong><br \/>In-room connection before departure.<br \/><em>In person only.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-6\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/untappedlight\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Untapped-Light-00.webp)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-sizing--hsj9uxo--smlru56df1 preset--group--divi-section--divi-spacing--hz5ljtx--jom5zxtv9o\" id=\"considerations\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--8d9s744btd\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Panel Members<\/h2>\n<p>A cross-sector conversation with leaders in creativity, education, and civic life<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The discussion brings together voices who share a commitment to widening opportunity, celebrating diverse talent, and championing creativity as a pathway to meaningful futures. Each panellist contributes a distinct perspective shaped by experience in public service, artistic practice, education, disability inclusion and creative industries \u2014 helping us explore how <strong>Untapped Light<\/strong> can become a shared civic endeavour rather than a single commission.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--module--divi-blurb--wckj3bi2iu\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Founder & Host<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Christopher Seow<\/strong><br \/><span>Founder, Reflections of The Lord Mayor \u2014 <\/span><em>Striving for Excellence in Our Work<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chrisseow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf08c<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--module--divi-blurb--wckj3bi2iu\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Panel Chair<\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2603\"><strong>Naresh Sonpar CC<\/strong><br \/><span>2026 Stained Glass Roundel Honouree<\/span><br \/><span>Recognised for championing inclusive pathways into employment for SEND and neurodivergent individuals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nareshsonpar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf08c<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--module--divi-blurb--wckj3bi2iu\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Contributor <\/h6><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Vincent Keaveny CBE<\/strong><br \/>Former Lord Mayor of London<br \/>Advocate for social mobility<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<a class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vincentkeaveny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf08c<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--module--divi-blurb--wckj3bi2iu\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h6 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Additional Speakers TBC<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet 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et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default preset--module--divi-text--8d9s744btd\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-group--u6qo1c3jt9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_4 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Why \u201cThrough the Glass\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stained glass refracts light \u2014 shaping how it is seen.<\/p>\n<p>The metaphor is deliberate.<\/p>\n<p>The question is not whether light exists.<br \/>It is how we design systems \u2014 in recruitment, workplaces and civic life \u2014 that allow SEND capability to be recognised rather than obscured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-group--u6qo1c3jt9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_5 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Attendance<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In-Person Attendance (Central London)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Confirmed date, venue and ticket pricing will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n<p>Guests wishing to receive priority booking information are invited to register their interest.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Online Participation (Livestream Access)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Complimentary registration will be available once the event date is confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Participants joining online may submit questions via live chat. Where time permits, selected contributors may be invited to raise their question live during the discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Selected livestreamed segments will be edited and published on the Reflections YouTube channel shortly after the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-group--u6qo1c3jt9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_6 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf058<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--default preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-header--h1y3ko5--default 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