INCLUSION STRATEGY SUPPORT FOR 2026
Your school's Inclusion Strategy needs to be published by 31 December 2026. I can help you develop a strategy that is more than a document, one that reflects your pupils, your priorities, your existing strengths and the changes that will make the greatest difference.
From Aspiration to Action
Start with aspiration
What do you want for every child in your school?
Every school already has an answer to this. We begin with your school's own vision, values and aspirations rather than imposing a generic model of inclusion.
Understand the barriers
What's getting in the way?
We explore the barriers preventing children from experiencing those aspirations, whether they relate to the environment, systems, relationships, regulation, teaching, SEND, communication, attendance, behaviour or individual needs.
Build on what's working
What are you already doing well?
We use a solution-focused approach to identify existing strengths, successful practice and the expertise already within your school.
Adapt, adopt and develop
What could make the biggest difference?
Only once we understand the barriers and strengths do we identify the changes, support, training or interventions that are most likely to help.
Turn it into action
What will you do, invest in and measure?
Together we develop practical priorities and a clear plan that can become part of your school's everyday practice, and your Inclusion Strategy.
Don't start with the intervention. Start with the barrier.
Our Philosophy
Schools are surrounded by programmes, interventions, training and strategies.
We help you understand what is actually getting in the way first, so that your investment is focused on what your children and staff genuinely need.
Develop your 2026 Inclusion Strategy
From Aspiration to Action
The DfE requires mainstream schools to publish an Inclusion Strategy by 31 December 2026, including the activities and budgeted costs associated with addressing barriers to learning and participation.
But the purpose isn't simply to complete a document.
Your strategy is an opportunity to ask:
- What do we want for every child?
- What's stopping that from happening?
- What are we already doing well?
- What needs to change?
- Where should we invest our time and resources?
I can work with your school to answer those questions and turn them into a practical, costed strategy.
Why Choose Forming Connections?
I'm Brenda, an experienced SEND and inclusion specialist with more than 20 years in education, including mainstream, specialist and alternative provision and five years as a Local Authority SEND and Inclusion Advisory Teacher.
I combine practical school experience with evidence-informed approaches to connection, regulation, belonging and learning.
I don't arrive with a generic package and tell you what your school needs. I work alongside your team to understand your children, your context and your existing strengths, then help you decide what will make the greatest difference.
