Inclusion Resources
Articles
Linking learning to jobs
Post-16 subject choice is one area where inequalities in a school can be seen. National data show clear differences in choices between boys and girls: following western stereotypes which we could summarise as STEM for boys and Arts for girls...
Using inclusive language
Why are we interested in inclusive language? Simply put, the language we choose to use in our classrooms can have a powerful effect on our students. It has the power to both include and exclude people...
High expectations
High expectations may seem simple but there are many factors that need to be considered. Based on extensive research, it has been shown that giving young people the space and supportive environment to make mistakes, reflect on them and recognise the problem-solving processes makes a positive impact on their progress....
Peer to peer learning
Peer to peer learning offers a great opportunity to increase inclusion in the classroom, foster inclusive attitudes and develop social skills. Students can be given the opportunity to work with other people and gain insight into other points of view, they can try new skills and gain more independence.
Linking Learning to Lives
If you have students in your classroom that are hard to reach, difficult to engage or disruptive due to boredom or lack of perceived interest in the subject it can help to build relevance for them towards their own experiences and how your subject fits into their current lives and future aspirations...
Videos

Using Inclusive Language
Language has the power to ensure we are inclusive, to engage our students, raise aspirations and set expectations in our classroom and school...

High Expectations
In order to be inclusive in the classroom, we need to have high expectations of all young people; this might not be as straightforward as it sounds...

Peer to Peer Learning
Peer to peer learning offers a great opportunity to increase inclusion in the classroom, foster inclusive attitudes and develop social skills...
As a participant in the Inclusion in Schools project, you may wish to display a digital badge signifying your participation in the project and to celebrate the work you have undertaken to improve inclusion in your school. Please download the badge to add to your website or to your email signature, it is available as a JPEG file here or as a PNG file here.
Inclusion in Schools A2 Poster
Display this A2 poster around your school to encourage engagement across all departments
Framework and Evaluation Tool
A tool for you and your school to reflect on what you are doing well and what could improve inclusivity
CPD Reflection Tool
A tool to reflect on actions and ideas and how these can be shared across your school, after attending Inclusion in Schools events.
Animation to accompany PSHE activities
An animated video about understanding gender stereotypes, designed to support the PSHE activities below
PSHE Activity - Gender Conformity
A 30 minute activity exploring how our daily lives are influenced by gender conformity
PSHE Activity - Who benefits from gender roles?
A 50 minute lesson that explores gender imbalances and considers if anyone benefits from them
PSHE Activity - Misconceptions on Gender Equality
A 15 minute activity exploring misconceptions around the concepts of sexism, feminism and toxic masculinity
PSHE Activity - Unconscious Bias
A 10 minute activity aiming to look at unconscious bias and how it influences our thinking
PSHE Activity - Understanding Gender
A five minute activty to help improve understanding of the terms 'sex', 'gender' and 'trans'
Closing the Disadvantage Gap
A toolkit containing 24 intervention strategy ideas that may carry a positive impact on students
Approach to SEND
Resources for using an evidence-informed approach to teaching SEND students
Managing behaviour
A summary of the most impactful behaviour strategies from the EEF’s toolkit
Parental Engagement
Links and resources for practical strategies to improve parental engagement
Certificate of Participation
An editable certificate template to show and document your participation in CPD opportunities during the Inclusion In Schools project.
Diversity in Schools
Find out how you can use Bennie Kara’s little green book to enhance your inclusive practice...