School Inclusion Strategy Toolkit 2026/27

A comprehensive, editable toolkit designed to support mainstream schools in England to develop their Inclusion Strategy for 2026/27.

The Department for Education requires schools receiving the Inclusive Mainstream Fund to develop and publish an Inclusion Strategy Statement by 31 December 2026.

This practical toolkit takes school leaders through the process step by step, helping teams move from understanding their cohort and identifying barriers to learning and participation through to prioritising actions, planning investment and evaluating impact.

Designed for headteachers, SENCOs, inclusion leads, senior leaders, governors and trustees, the resource supports collaborative strategic planning rather than simply providing a blank template.

The toolkit includes: guidance on the Inclusion Strategy and Inclusive Mainstream Fund; the seven principles of inclusion; identifying who should be involved; cohort and needs analysis; identifying barriers to learning and participation; current provision review; worked examples; priority setting; evidence informed planning; action planning; funding and resource considerations; success measures; monitoring and evaluation; pupil and family voice; governance scrutiny; and space to develop your school’s strategy.