Main Points

• “Of all the children excluded from schools in England last year, 47% had some form of special educational needs, according to Department for Education figures.” (Martin, 2023)

   

• Alarmingly, just 1 per cent of excluded young people go on to achieve five good GCSEs including English and Maths. Excluded pupils are also far more likely to be economically inactive aged 25 and have far higher rates of involvement with the criminal justice system.” (Suspending Reality, CSJ, 2024)

We can implement an effective inclusion and SEND resource base by: 

• Collaboration and shared ownership among school leaders, professionals, and families.
• A clear vision and mission outlining support types and student aspirations.
• Qualified staff with expertise in SEND requirements.
• Physically accessible spaces with adaptable furniture and sensory considerations.
• Individualised learning plans with diverse teaching methods.
• Open communication channels between parents, teachers, and students.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation to track progress and adapt strategies.
• A flexible hybrid approach integrating online alternative provision for separate learning locations.