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Inclusion is about making sure every child belongs. When inclusion works well, pupils get the support they need, families feel heard, and no child is left behind. But it’s hard to judge your own inclusion from the inside. An external review gives you an honest, outside look at how inclusive your school really is, what’s working, and where some children might be falling through the gaps.
Below, we explain what an external inclusion review involves, and how it helps you build a fairer, more inclusive setting.
What Is an External Inclusion Review?
It’s an independent check of how inclusion works across your school. We look at your policies, your provision, and what actually happens for pupils who need extra support. We use clear evidence to see how well you include every child, what you do correctly, and where you can improve.
It gives you a reliable, honest picture of your inclusion, free from internal bias. You see your school as an outsider sees it, with practical steps to build on.
Who Is an External Inclusion Review For?
It’s designed for all education settings: maintained schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts, Alternative Provisions, and SEND Units/Hubs. Headteachers, senior leaders, and SENCOs use a review to improve provision, support staff, and show they take inclusion seriously.
Many schools ask for one after a rise in exclusions, a change in leadership, an inspection, or simply as good practice on a regular cycle.
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What Does an External Inclusion Review Include?
We cover every key part of inclusion. You can choose a full review or focus on specific areas. Our most common areas include:
- Your inclusion and SEND policies and how well they work in practice
- Identification and assessment of pupils with additional needs
- Quality of provision and support in the classroom
- How well pupils with SEND make progress
- Use of exclusions, suspensions, and alternative provision
- Attendance and how it links to inclusion
- Support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils
- Staff training, confidence, and understanding of inclusion
- Pupil and family voice in decisions about support
How an External Inclusion Review Helps Your School, Academy, Trust, or Alternative Provision
1
Make sure every child is seen
Some pupils slip under the radar. A review checks how well you identify and support children with additional needs. You find out who might be missing out, so you can put the right help in place.
2
Spot gaps early
Small gaps in provision can grow if no one notices them. An external review looks with fresh eyes. We find weak systems, unclear processes, or pupils being left behind before it becomes a bigger problem. Fixing them early keeps children on track.
3
Support your staff
Inclusion is demanding, and staff need backing. A review shows where training or support would help. It gives your team clearer expectations and more confidence to support every child well.
4
Give clear proof for inspection
When inspectors ask about inclusion and SEND, you have evidence. Our reports show what you do, how it works, and what checks you’ve made. This makes inspections smoother and less stressful.
5
Improve how children experience school
We listen to pupils and families and see school through their eyes. This shows you what’s working and what feels unfair or hard for them. Better inclusion means every child feels they belong.
6
Support better decisions
You get clear facts, not guesswork. Leaders can plan training, budgets, and support based on what the review shows. This makes your strategy stronger and more focused.
7
Reduce exclusions and lost learning
Exclusion is often a sign that inclusion has broken down. A review highlights where pupils are at risk and where practice can be stronger. It helps you keep more children in school and learning.
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How Our Reviews Work
- 1We agree exactly what you want to cover and when.
- 2Our experienced team reviews your policies, records, and key documents.
- 3We speak to leaders, staff, pupils, and families to understand how inclusion works in real life.
- 4We visit lessons and see the school in action where it helps.
- 5We gather facts and evidence only, no assumptions or bias, then produce a concise, easy-to-read report with findings and clear next steps.
- 6We work efficiently and focus only on what matters. Our independent view gives you a clear and accurate picture of your inclusion.
What You Get at the End
You receive a high-quality written report. It includes:
- What your school does well and where it’s strong
- Exact areas where you need to improve or develop
- Practical, realistic recommendations you can use straight away
- Clear evidence you can show inspectors, governors, or trustees
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Key Features of Our Service
Objective, evidence-informed evaluation
Every finding is based on facts. You get clear assurance and clear priorities.
Flexible review models
Pick what you need: full review, targeted, or focused on a single area. We adapt to you.
Clear, professional reporting
Reports are simple to understand. They help you improve and prove your standards.
Why Choose Jarvis Education?
We work only with education settings. We know how inclusion works, the pressures staff face, and what good provision looks like. Our independent view helps you build a fairer school where every child belongs and every decision stays focused on children.
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Next Steps & How to Get Started
- Speak to one of our experts. We’ll explain how we work, answer your questions, and help you choose the right review for your school.
- We book dates well in advance. Once you’re happy, we confirm everything in writing and start planning your visit.
- Contact us today to discuss how we can support your school, academy, trust, and alternative provision.
- We’re ready to help and support you.
Who We Work With
We support settings of every type across England and internationally.
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