Inclusion Audit (2025)

This audit pack provides a practical suite of editable tools to help you review and strengthen your school’s provision for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and wider inclusion needs. Each document is designed to support strategic reflection, informed decision-making and confident next steps.

You’ll receive:

☑️ A 29-page editable Inclusion Audit document

This in-depth audit tool guides you through structured questions and reflection prompts across eight key areas of inclusion and SEND. It enables you to evaluate current strengths, identify barriers to learning and participation, and gather evidence to inform improvements. The eight areas are:

• Inclusive vision, culture and strategic leadership
• Identifying needs, meeting needs and removing barriers
• Provision for disadvantaged pupils
• Provision for pupils with SEND
• Inclusive practice across curriculum and wider school life
• Monitoring, evaluation and responsiveness
• Partnerships with families, external services and community
• Evaluating impact and continuous improvement

Use it with colleagues and stakeholders to build a robust understanding of how your school supports inclusion and drives improvement for all pupils.

☑️ Inclusion action plan template

An editable Word document to help you plan clear, strategic next steps to strengthen SEND and inclusion practice.

☑️ Inclusion document checklist

A tool to identify and collate key SEND evidence sources relating to SEND, disadvantaged pupils and inclusion provision, supporting self-evaluation and inspection readiness.

☑️ Inclusion question bank

Editable questions to gather the views of staff, pupils, parents/carers and governors on SEND and inclusion – ideal for triangulating evidence on culture, provision and impact.

☑️ Inclusion one-page summary template

For summarising and sharing key findings on inclusion, SEND and disadvantaged pupil provision with SLT, governors or trust leaders.

☑️ PDF guidance: Auditing your School's Provision

A practical printable guide with tips to plan and conduct an effective inclusion audit. Includes a print-friendly version for easy use.

All documents are provided in editable Word format, except the PDF guide. A free update will be issued in September following publication of the final Ofsted framework.

This audit pack is designed for anyone responsible for leading, evaluating or improving inclusion, SEND and provision for disadvantaged pupils in a school. This includes SENCOs, inclusion leads, pupil premium champions, designated teachers for looked-after children, headteachers, deputy heads and assistant heads with SEND or inclusion responsibilities.

It’s particularly useful for SENDCos and inclusion leaders who want to review provision systematically, identify barriers to learning and participation, and plan strategic improvements. Leaders preparing for Ofsted can use the pack to structure self-evaluation, demonstrate how inclusive practice is monitored and improved, and ensure provision meets the needs of all pupils.

Governors and trust executives can also use the pack to support strategic reviews of SEND and inclusion, ensure statutory duties are met, and shape trust-wide expectations for inclusive education. It’s a practical tool for evidencing inclusive culture, provision and continuous improvement under the Ofsted 2025 framework.

This audit pack is based on the best practice in schools and the structure and themes from the draft 2025 Ofsted School Inspection Toolkit. The final version is expected in September 2025. As soon as the final framework is published, we’ll review and update this resource to ensure full alignment.

If you’ve already purchased the pack, you’ll receive the updated version for free – no need to buy again.

Will the updated version be very different?

This all depends on the outcomes of the consultation but at the moment, the audit pack reflects the key areas and language in the consultation draft. However, we’ll make sure any structural or wording updates from Ofsted are carefully reflected.

Can I still use the pack now?

Yes, definitely! It’s been designed to help schools reflect, plan and take action without waiting. All the audit questions and themes are grounded in best practice and real school priorities, so you can use the pack confidently as part of ongoing self-evaluation, curriculum reviews or preparation for inspection.

Do I need to do anything to get the updated version?

No. Once the resource is updated, we’ll send you a product update email which will give you instructions to redownload. You can also log into your account on our website at any time to re-download the latest version from your order history.

If you’re reviewing inclusion, SEND provision and support for disadvantaged pupils, these related resources can help you strengthen practice, support strategic leadership and explore staff expertise in depth.

Equality and Diversity Audit Pack

Evaluate your school’s approach to equality and diversity, including the Public Sector Equality Duty and Equality Act 2010, in order to support an inclusive culture, representation and equal opportunities for all pupils and staff.

SEND Internal Monitoring and Quality Assurance Pack

A practical toolkit to help SENDCos and inclusion leaders monitor SEND provision in practice, evaluate impact and quality assure inclusive practice across your school.

SENDCo Skills Audit Pack

Identify strengths and areas for development with this editable skills audit, supporting SENDCos to reflect on expertise, confidence and leadership capacity.

Have a look at what's in the pack here: Inclusion Audit Pack