Inclusion School Evaluation and Improvement Plan (September 2025)

Equip your school with a comprehensive framework to evaluate and strengthen inclusion practices in line with the latest Ofsted requirements. This expertly designed evaluation and improvement plan is an essential tool for school leaders, governors, and SENCOs seeking to drive meaningful progress in equity, access, and pupil outcomes.

Join our community and gain access to all our resources by becoming a member here: HeadteacherChat Community Membership

Key Features

Fully aligned with Ofsted 2025 inspection frameworks

• Incorporates the updated State-Funded Schools Inspection Toolkit, Education Inspection Framework, and statutory safeguarding guidance.

Structured Evaluation Framework

• Clearly defines inclusion standards across five levels: Needs Attention, Expected Standard, Strong Standard, Urgent Improvement, and Exceptional.

Practical Improvement Plan Template

• Includes ready-to-use sections for actions, monitoring, evidence collection, and impact evaluation to streamline school improvement processes.

Focus on Vulnerable Groups

• Explicitly addresses the needs of disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND, EAL learners, and children known to social care.

Governance and Accountability

• Built-in review structures for SLT and governors ensure accountability and sustained improvement.

Benefits

• Provides a robust, evidence-based approach to measuring and improving inclusion.
• Supports compliance with statutory expectations, including SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.
• Saves leaders time with ready-made, editable templates.
• Enhances outcomes for all pupils by systematically removing barriers to learning and wellbeing.

What’s Included

• School context and values template.
• Inclusion evaluation framework.
• Improvement planning grid (actions, resources, responsibilities, timelines).
• Monitoring and impact check tools.
• References to all relevant DfE and Ofsted publications.

Who It’s For

• Headteachers
• Senior Leadership Teams
• Governors and Trustees
• SENCos and Inclusion Leads