The Inclusion Strategy

All relevant partners in Cheshire East are committed to providing the best quality education and support for all children and young people to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Inclusion Strategy is a co-produced, multi-agency strategy designed to embed a culture of inclusion across the whole of Cheshire East through sharing good practice and creating a coherent education system, thereby enabling every child and young person to access the provision they need.

The Inclusion Strategy (PDF, 656KB)

The Inclusion Strategy - on a page (PDF, 159KB)

What inclusion in Cheshire East means

Inclusion meands everyone supporting the learning, wellbeing and safety needs of all our children so that they belong, achieve and thrive.

Our 4 principles

The Inclusion Strategy is guided by our 4 principles:

• inclusion is built from universal support up - starting with what is ordinarily available to all children, and layering support as needed
• inclusion is a culture led from the top - leadership drives inclusive values and practices across settings
• inclusion is community collaboration - schools, families, and agencies work together to support every child
• inclusion is measurable - progress is tracked using clear indicators, targets, and outcomes

Our 6 priorities

Together we will:

• establish a benchmark for inclusion
• embed a graduated approach to inclusion
• strengthen pathways to inclusion for priority groups
• foster effective collaboration across agencies
• provide professional development aligned with local priorities
• ensure a high quality continuum of provision

Actions

The actions from the Inclusion Strategy can be found in our  SEND and  AP ‘One Plan’ 2025 – 2028.