Bloom is an inclusive learning and evidence tracking platform supporting schools, MATs and local authorities to strengthen SEND provision and inclusive practice. This press hub shares the latest news, pilot announcements, impact stories and sector commentary focused on inclusive education technology, alternative provision and evidence-led support.

Media Contact
Kate Heath
CEO of Gaia Learning & Bloom Founder
press@bloom.education
07717203763

SEND Whitepaper response

February 2026

After reflecting on the SEND White Paper, we’ve been thinking about what meaningful reform really requires.

Anything that makes access to provision easier for the learners who need it most, we are a huge supporter of.

Children need specialist support in the right environment, at the right time. But more than that, they need a system that is truly joined up. Every professional involved — schools, alternative provision, therapists, local authorities — should have a coherent understanding of how they are contributing to that child’s journey.

Without that, even the best intentions become disjointed.One of our concerns is that while bringing more expertise and funding into the system is absolutely the right principle, without coherence and synchronicity it risks adding complexity rather than clarity. More people in the system does not automatically mean better support. Joined-up thinking, shared visibility and aligned planning are what truly move the needle on a child’s progression.

That is why we created Bloom.

Schools need the agility to support learners as they transition between settings. They need academic, engagement and wellbeing data tracked in a way that aligns with care plans and learning objectives — so that the data is meaningful, not just recorded.

We want to see a coherent infrastructure behind the headlines. One that reduces the fight for parents. One that makes visibility easier for SENCOs and professionals supporting each child. One that operationally — not just rhetorically — puts the child at the heart of SEND reform.

For further information contact:
press@bloom.education
Kate Heath - 07717 203 763

Gaia Learning Launches Bloom AI Platform, Inviting Schools to Join Summer Pilot as Inclusion Bases Announced

February 2026

As schools across the UK rapidly expand inclusion bases and specialist SEND provision, Bloom has launched a Summer Term 2026 pilot of its AI-enabled inclusive learning and evidence tracking platform — designed to reduce teacher workload while strengthening personalised support.

Developed by the team behind Gaia Learning, Bloom responds directly to the growing demand for scalable, evidence-led inclusion models. With more schools establishing internal inclusion units and hybrid pathways, leaders are seeking technology that not only delivers flexible learning, but also captures meaningful data without increasing administrative burden.

Bloom combines virtual classroom delivery, embedded AI support tools and real-time analytics into a single platform. Its AI-enhanced features are designed to:

• Streamline teacher administration and reduce manual evidence collection
• Automatically surface engagement and progress insights
• Support personalised learning pathways aligned to individual needs
• Track wellbeing indicators alongside academic development
• Generate structured evidence for EHCP reviews and inspection readiness

By automating routine tracking and surfacing actionable insights, Bloom enables educators to focus on teaching and relationship-building rather than paperwork.

Kate Heath, CEO of Gaia Learning and Founder of Bloom, said:

“After the recent news concerning the rapid growth of inclusion bases in schools, it’s clear the sector is actively seeking better ways to support learners with additional needs. While inclusion bases can provide vital targeted support, our priority must always be integration — ensuring students remain connected to their wider school community rather than feeling isolated. Bloom was built to support that balance. It enables personalised learning pathways, strengthens engagement and provides clear evidence of progress, while reducing the administrative burden on teachers. By embedding AI-driven insights into everyday practice, we can support inclusive provision that is both relational and operationally sustainable".

The platform supports students accessing inclusion hubs, alternative provision, hybrid timetables and reintegration pathways. Real-time dashboards allow school leaders to monitor attendance, engagement and progress trends, helping identify early intervention opportunities and demonstrate measurable impact.

At a time when schools face rising accountability expectations alongside increasing SEND demand, Bloom positions technology as an enabler of practical inclusion — not an additional layer of complexity.

The Summer Term 2026 pilot invites schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and local authorities to shape the next phase of development while accessing early implementation support.

Expressions of interest are now open.

For further information or to apply for the pilot, schools can contact:
press@bloom.education
Kate Heath - 07717 203 763