Inclusion Cycles

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Tip: You can create a new cycle each half-term/term and compare downloads.
Inclusive Culture & Leadership
Vision, expectations, roles, staff confidence, SENCO influence, training.
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Guiding questions
  • Leaders communicate a clear inclusion vision that staff can explain.
  • Inclusion is part of line management, QA, and improvement planning.
  • Staff know who to go to and what the graduated response is.
  • SENCO is strategic (not only firefighting).
Early Identification & Graduated Response
Assess–Plan–Do–Review, timely support, accurate needs identification.
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Guiding questions
  • Staff identify needs early using clear indicators and routines.
  • Assess–Plan–Do–Review is happening consistently for priority pupils.
  • Plans have measurable outcomes (what will improve, by when).
  • Review points lead to changes (not just paperwork).
Adaptive Teaching & Classroom Practice
Quality-first teaching, scaffolds, access, checks for understanding.
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Guiding questions
  • Teachers routinely adapt without waiting for a referral.
  • Scaffolds and assistive supports are normalised (not stigmatising).
  • Checks for understanding drive live adjustments.
  • Teaching assistants add value through planned, linked support.
Provision, Interventions & Impact
Provision mapping, intervention quality, impact tracking, resources.
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Guiding questions
  • Provision map shows who gets what, why, and expected impact.
  • Interventions are evidence-informed and delivered with fidelity.
  • Impact is evaluated (stop what doesn’t work).
  • Resources are targeted to highest need / best impact.
Pupil & Family Voice
Co-production, communication, trust, accessibility of processes.
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Guiding questions
  • Parents know the support offer and how decisions are made.
  • Pupils can describe what helps them and feel listened to.
  • Communication is proactive, accessible and timely.
  • Disagreements are handled constructively with clear next steps.