SEND Review, Audit and Support

• Review of policies and statutory documents including SEND information report.

• Review leadership of SEND, including policy and strategic oversight.

• Review EHCP Provision, learning experience and effectiveness of Section F delivery.

• Review ‘K Code’ Provision and learning experience.

• Review effectiveness of adaptive teaching and scaffolding.

• Gather pupil and staff voice on supporting SEND.

• Evaluate feedback from families, if appropriate.

• Detailed written report and action plan outlining strengths, areas for improvement and clear actions.

• Feedback session with senior leaders and governors to review findings.

 "We were delighted to welcome Inclusive Improvement into our SEND school to support us with inclusive practice and pedagogy... From the outset, both Oliver and Adam were incredibly approachable and friendly, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. Their visit felt low-pressure and supportive, which allowed our staff to engage openly and reflect meaningfully on our current practice.

What stood out most was their genuine commitment to keeping our pupils at the heart of every conversation. They took time to speak directly with the children, gaining valuable insights that informed their observations and recommendations.

The team provided thoughtful, constructive feedback—highlighting what we are doing well, while also suggesting realistic and achievable ways to further enhance our provision. Their expertise spanned both emotional regulation and curriculum delivery, which is exactly the balance we were hoping for. They helped us reflect not only on what we teach, but how we support our learners emotionally, socially, and cognitively along the way.

Importantly, there was no pressure to implement changes immediately. Instead, they offered to provide ongoing support, with personalised resources and guidance available if and when we needed it...

Overall, Inclusive Improvement brought clarity, compassion, and a deep understanding of inclusive education. Their visit left us feeling reassured and inspired, with practical strategies we can begin to implement right away. We would wholeheartedly recommend their services to other settings looking to strengthen their inclusive teaching and emotional support strategies."

Luke Bell, Headteacher, Options Autism Trent Acres, Burton on Trent

"Working with Inclusive Improvement has helped me as a leader. By looking at things in school with a fresh pair of eyes, and then looking at those things differently, I have been able to re-shape things here at St Anne’s and move them forward. I have moved my thinking as a leader forward and developed my strategic thinking across the school, particularly in relation to SEND and Inclusion. 

Stepping back and considering what the provision for our children looks like across the school has helped me to reflect on common themes and challenges. We've done a lot of coaching as part of that learning and it has helped me to develop my leadership. The reframing discussions we have had together have supported me in in sharing the narrative about our school successfully.

I have been supported with maximising SEND funding, bringing in more for our children, which will enable us to do more for them. As a leader I am now thinking more strategically, and I am being better at balancing this with the day-to-day. One of the big challenges for leadership is actually keeping all the cogs which go on in a school turning. It has been great to develop this with Inclusive Improvement, and I am excited about what we are doing together.”

Naomi Tighe, Assistant Headteacher, St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham

"Oli's extensive experience dealing with SEND funding issues and applications really helped assure us that we are doing the right things for our children. His calm and knowledgeable manner made my SENCO feel comfortable and relaxed and she felt very reassured by his support and advice. 

In a very challenging area of school life his compassionate understanding, alongside his deep understanding of the funding issues school budgets face, was hugely reassuring and much appreciated."  

Amy Lassman, Headteacher, Nelson Mandela Primary School, Birmingham