Inclusion vision and strategy

Essex's goals and strategy for inclusion in our schools.

Our vision

We aim to build a fully inclusive education system that:

  • champions ambition, equity, and inclusion for all learners
  • embeds the principle of 'Lives Without Labels'
  • promotes early intervention and proactive support to reduce barriers to learning
  • values the voice and lived experience of children, young people, and their families

We will know we have achieved this when:

  • positive, mutually respectful relationships underpin and support the inclusion of all pupils and their families, and promote equality and diversity
  • the wellbeing of all members of school communities is well-supported
  • all pupils enjoy school and have high levels of attendance
  • all pupils are empowered and eager to participate in all aspects of school life
  • an equitable, high-quality curriculum supports all pupils to achieve well, from their different starting points
  • all pupils are well-supported to move-on to appropriate next steps

Our strategy

View an online version of the Essex Education Inclusion Strategy.

We are also guided by the SEND Strategy: My Life, My Rights. Find out more about SEND strategy and frameworks.