Inclusion Strategy Toolkit 2026/27

A comprehensive 76-page Inclusion Strategy Toolkit for mainstream schools in England, designed to support SENDCOs and school leaders in developing a clear, evidence-informed inclusion strategy for 2026/27.

This practical toolkit supports schools from initial cohort analysis through to identifying barriers, prioritising activity, completing the DfE Inclusion Strategy template and evaluating impact.

Rather than simply providing another blank template, it helps leaders understand the thinking behind an effective strategy and maintain a clear golden thread:

COHORT NEED → BARRIER → ACTIVITY → COST → OUTCOME → EVIDENCE → IMPACT

The toolkit includes:

clear guidance on the 2026/27 inclusion strategy requirements;
an overview of the DfE’s 7 principles of inclusion;
a visual Golden Thread guide;
Inclusion Strategy Audit;
Cohort Needs & Barriers Analysis;
Inclusion Strategy Priority Planner;
guidance on writing strong barriers, activities and outcomes;
DfE Inclusion Strategy Completion Guide;
fully worked primary school inclusion strategy example;
Activity & Approaches Bank organised around the 7 principles;
Outcomes & Success Criteria Bank;
practical tips, common pitfalls and quality assurance checks throughout.

Particularly useful for:

SENDCOs;
headteachers and senior leaders;
inclusion leaders;
schools developing their first inclusion strategy;
schools reviewing or strengthening an existing strategy.

The worked example is fictional and provided for illustration only. Schools should develop their strategy using their own cohort information, barriers, priorities, funding and context.

For mainstream schools in England – 2026/27.