Inclusive Teaching - A Discussion Paper

This discussion paper examines the serious challenges facing England's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system: poor student outcomes, strained resources, and system inefficiencies affecting over 1 million young people. We consider five signs that the system is under strain, explore five potential drivers of this situation, and in response, propose five guiding principles designed to reframe our approach to classroom teaching. These principles—which represent a shift from individualism to inclusion—offer a coherent, classroom-based suite of strategies to improve educational experiences and outcomes for all students, especially those with SEND.

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Acknowledgements: We are deeply appreciative of the extensive and valuable feedback provided by many of our colleagues in education—the community is strong and together we make progress.