Strategic SEND support -for schools
SEND audits and compliance checks
SEND audits and compliance checks
A detailed review of your SEND provision to ensure compliance, identify gaps and provide clear, actionable next steps.
Ofsted and inspection readiness
SEND audits and compliance checks
Practical support to strengthen your SEND offer, ensuring you are confident, prepared and inspection ready.
Staff training and CPD
Engaging, practical training that builds staff confidence and improves day-to-day SEND practice across your setting.
SENCO support and systems development
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
Strategic support to develop effective systems, strengthen leadership and embed consistent SEND practice.
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
A focused review of current provision to highlight what's working, what's missing and what needs to change.
Exams Access Arrangements
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
Reviewing provision and identifying gaps
Assessment and guidance to ensure appropriate access arrangements are in place and fully compliant with JCQ requirements.
About Inclusion Matters Consultancy Ltd
Inclusion Matters is an independent Consultancy, led by a qualified SENCO with over 20 years' experience across primary, secondary and ARP settings.
We are a team of experienced professionals with expertise in SEND leadership, education and advocacy, supporting both families and schools to navigate complex systems with clarity and confidence.
Our approach is practical, honest and grounded in real experience -we don't just explain processes, we help you understand what to do next and how to move things forward effectively
Our expertise includes
- Qualified teacher Status (QTS)
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Extensive experience across primary, secondary and ARP settings
- Thrive Practitioner
- Peep 'Learning Together' Practitioner
- Training in Exams Access Arrangements assessment (CPT3A)
- IPSEA SEND Law Training
- Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups
- Trauma Informed Practice
- In depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory processes
- Experience supporting families through EHCP processes, school meetings and advocacy
- Experience working alongside schools to improve provision, compliance and outcomes
Shop Downloadable Resources -Designed to give you clarity & confidence
Exams Access Arrangements Assessments
Exams Access
Exams Access Arrangements are adjustments made before examinations to ensure students with additional needs can access assessments fairly, without changing what is being tested.
These can include support such as extra time, a reader, a scribe, rest breaks or the use of assistive technology, depending on a student's individual needs and their normal way of working.
JCQ
Access arrangements must be applied for by the school and are based on evidence of need and normal classroom practice.
Independent assessment can support this process, but decisions are made in line with current JCQ regulations and school evidence.
Who is this for...
- Schools seeking assessment support
- SENCOs needing support with Form 8 evidence
- Parents seeking clarity around potential access arrangements
- Students preparing for GCSE's, A Levels or other formal assessments
What we provide
We offer assessment and guidance to support schools and families in:
- Identifying wether a student may be eligible for access arrangements
- Conducting standardised assessment to gather evidence
- Completing and contributing to JCQ Form 8 (where appropriate)
- Interpreting results and advising on next steps
- Supporting schools to meet current JCQ requirements
- Helping build a clear picture of need and normal way of working
Cost
Cost to the school:
Full day assessment package for up to 20 students: £700-£900 per day depending on requirements
This includes:
- Assessment
- Scoring
- Recommendations
- SENCO discussion/ guidance
Additional clerical days dependent on student numbers: £650 per day
1 day (1-20 students)
2 days (21-100 students)
3 days (101-200 students)
4 days (201 -300 students)
5 days (301-400 students)
6 days (401-500 students)
7 days (501-600 students)
An established relationship
We take great pride in provising a continuous service with an exemplery standard of care. As moderated by your SENCO, our Assessor offers a prompt response to parent queries, up to 14 days after individual assessment. After 14 days, all information regarding test candidates is either returned to your school to be kept securely, or safely destroyed, unless otherwise directed by your SENCO.
We offer year round support with unlimited access to expert advice.
All enquiries are warmly welcomed.
