Example Inclusion Strategy – addressing barriers to writing with Clicker
As schools prepare their inclusion strategies for publication this December, many are identifying commonly occurring barriers to learning and participation, aligning them with the DfE's seven principles of inclusion and considering how they will address those barriers in practice.
Current guidance encourages schools to focus on implementing fewer approaches well, building on what already works rather than introducing separate or short-term interventions. This includes high-quality adaptive teaching, effective scaffolding, early intervention and approaches that can be delivered consistently across the whole school.
Example Inclusion Strategy by SEND specialist
To support schools as they develop their plans, we asked SEND specialist Abigail Hawkins (SENsible SENCO) to provide an illustrative example of how a school inclusion strategy could look.
Drawing on her experience supporting schools, Abigail has provided examples of:
- barriers to learning and participation
- activities linked to the DfE's principles of inclusion
- intended outcomes
The downloadable example provides a completed inclusion strategy. Abigail has incorporated Clicker to address barriers to writing while aligning it with relevant principles of inclusion. You may find her wording useful if you are planning on including Clicker in your inclusion strategy.
This example focuses on a selection of inclusion principles chosen by Abigail for her illustrative school. Every school's context and priorities will be different.
For a broader look at how Clicker supports each of the DfE's seven principles of inclusion, read Carol Allen's overview of Clicker's role in inclusive practice - How Clicker aligns with the 7 principles of inclusion.
For further guidance on the DfE's inclusion reforms, you may also find these articles helpful:
