Whole School Inclusion/SEND audit Document

A comprehensive, evidence-informed inclusion audit designed to help school leaders evaluate the quality, consistency and impact of inclusive practice across their school.

Inclusion is more than a collection of interventions or policies. It is about ensuring that every pupil can access high-quality teaching, experience appropriate challenge and achieve their potential.

This professionally designed, fully editable 16-page Word resource provides a structured and practical framework for evaluating whole-school inclusion, identifying strengths and establishing meaningful priorities for improvement.

What’s included?

• Nine key evaluation domains covering inclusive culture, leadership, SEND identification, adaptive teaching, curriculum access and challenge, targeted provision, attendance and behaviour, parental engagement, and pupil outcomes.
• Four-point evaluation rubric to support consistent, evidence-based judgements.
• Evidence triangulation framework combining classroom visits, work scrutiny, stakeholder voice and school performance information.
• Pupil, staff and parent interview questions to explore how inclusion is experienced in practice.
• Structured audit checklists with clear prompts and space for evaluative commentary.
• Executive summary template to capture key findings and whole-school priorities.
• Prioritised improvement planning tools with measurable success criteria, responsibilities and review points.

Who is this resource for?

Ideal for SENCOs, SEND leaders, headteachers, senior leadership teams, trust leaders, governors and external school improvement professionals.

Why choose this resource?

Rather than simply asking whether inclusive systems exist, this audit encourages leaders to evaluate how effectively those systems translate into everyday classroom experiences and improved outcomes for pupils.