Description
Introduction to the Inclusion and SEND Resource Pack
Welcome to the Ofsted Resource pack for the inspection area of Inclusion. This comprehensive guide is designed to help schools navigate the new Ofsted inspection requirements for inclusion and ensure that they meet the highest standards of educational excellence. With Ofsted’s rigorous inspection criteria, it is essential to have the right tools and strategies in place to achieve success. Our resource pack provides everything you need to excel in this new educational inspection landscape starting in November 2025.
The Ofsted Resource pack for the inspection area of Inclusion is your ultimate guide to inclusion excellence. With comprehensive resources, expert insights, and practical strategies, our resource pack provides everything you need to navigate the new Inclusion requirements with confidence. By using our resource pack, you can ensure that your school is well-prepared for Ofsted inspections and that your students receive the highest quality education.
Key Content
Our Ofsted Resource pack is packed with features that will help you achieve excellence in the inclusion element of inspection and provide you with everything you need to excel during the new framework inspections. Our resource packs are not just templates; every section has detailed instructions and comprehensive completed examples so that you say and do exactly what Ofsted want to see and hear.
The resource pack will look in detail at the main aspects of inclusion Ofsted will focus on including identification of barriers to learning, context of the schools SEND, adaptation of teaching and curriculum covered in CPD and the value of collaboration.
- Ofsted Inspection Questions and Comprehensive Answers
Our resource pack includes all the Ofsted inclusion questions and detailed answers for SLT, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. These guides will ensure you know what to expect, have comprehensive answers ready and use the language Ofsted want to hear.
- Self-Evaluation Framework and Audit for Inclusion
Our self-evaluation frameworks for inclusion help you assess your school’s performance against the new Ofsted criteria. These frameworks provide a structured approach to identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that you are well-prepared for inspections and have accurately identified inclusion targets for your school development plan.
- Inspection Checklist – Vital Tasks to Complete Prior to Inspection
The ten most important tasks to complete prior to inspection to ensure your school is ready for the inclusion element of inspection.
- Inclusion Ofsted Interview
Exemplar templates and comprehensive completed examples of effective School Development Plans which focus on the key areas of the new inspection framework including detailed section on inclusion and potential targets you could use. Covers the key elements of inclusion Ofsted will focus on including identification of barriers to learning, context of the schools SEND, adaptation of teaching and curriculum covered in CPD and the value of collaboration.
- Assessment Tools – Pupils
Our resource pack includes a range of assessment tools that help you measure effectiveness of current practice in inclusion and identify areas for improvement. Our tools provide reliable and accurate data to inform your inclusion strategies and to present your inclusion impact to Ofsted in a clear and succinct manner.
- Professional Development Resources
Our resource pack provides a pre-recorded 1-hour training presentation to prepare all staff for the inclusion element of the new Ofsted framework. This can be played to staff during a twilight staff meeting. It also provides a variety of professional development resources to help you, and your staff stay up to date with the latest educational practices and standards.
- Case Studies and Best Practices – Inclusion
Learn from the experiences of other schools that have successfully implemented outstanding inclusion initiatives. Our resource pack includes case studies and examples of best practices in school Inclusion that you can draw inspiration from and adapt to your own context; and we know Ofsted will love them.
- Effectiveness Report Governors – Inclusion
A simple but comprehensive report for leaders to complete for reporting to governors or accountability purposes. Completed examples included. Covers the main aspects of inclusion Ofsted will focus on including identification of barriers to learning, context of the schools SEND, adaptation of teaching and curriculum covered in CPD and the value of collaboration.
- Monitoring Templates
Templates containing key concepts leaders should be monitoring in the inclusion element of inspection including monitoring the SENCO, subject leaders and SLT should be completing to have an accurate understanding of the quality of inclusion across the school.
- Subject Leaders, SENCO and SLT Impact Audits
Very simple audits of your impact as a SLT/subject leader in terms of improving the effectiveness of inclusion at every level in your school. Completed examples included.
- Portfolio Annotation Sheet
Best practice is to start to collate a portfolio of case studies demonstrating the impact of inclusion in your school. Completed examples included.
- CPD Record and Impact
A record sheet for all informal and formal CPD undertaken and the impact it has had on your inclusion across your school. Includes completed examples. Specific reference will be made to the main aspects of inclusion Ofsted will focus on including identification of barriers to learning, context of the schools SEND, adaptation of teaching and curriculum covered in CPD and the value of collaboration.
Why Choose Our Resource pack?
Our Ofsted Resource pack is meticulously crafted to align with the September 2025 inclusion aspect of the new framework. We understand the challenges that come with adapting to new standards, and our resource pack is here to simplify the process. Here are some reasons why our resource pack stands out:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Our resource pack covers all aspects of the new inclusion element of the framework, ensuring that you have a thorough understanding of the requirements and how to meet them.
- Expert Insights: Developed by leading educational experts, our resource pack provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you excel in your Ofsted inspections.
- User-Friendly: The resource pack is designed to be easy to use, with clear instructions and actionable steps that make implementation straightforward.
- Customisable Resources: Tailor our resources to fit the unique needs of your school and students, ensuring that you can effectively address your specific challenges.
- Ongoing Support: We offer ongoing support and updates to ensure that you stay informed about any changes or new developments in the Ofsted framework.
