At Rushcroft, inclusion is about ensuring that every child can access learning, participate fully in school life and achieve well. Our approach considers the barriers pupils may experience, including SEND, disadvantage, attendance, communication and language, wellbeing, family circumstances and access to the wider life of the school.

Our Inclusion Strategy sets out the school's approach, the evidence that informs our priorities and how we are using the Inclusive Mainstream Fund to strengthen inclusive practice during 2026-27.

Related information

Our approach to inclusion is reflected across all areas of school life. You may also find the following information useful:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - information about our SEND provision, graduated response and support for pupils with additional needs. 
• Pupil Premium - how we identify and address barriers experienced by disadvantaged pupils and use Pupil Premium funding to support their achievement and participation. 
• Attendance -  our approach to promoting good attendance and working with pupils and families where there are barriers to regular attendance.
• Equality Information and Objectives - how we meet our equality duties and promote equality of opportunity across the school.
• Accessibility Plan - the steps we take to improve access to the curriculum, physical environment and information for disabled pupils. 
• Wellbeing and Pastoral Support - information about the support available to help pupils feel safe, secure, included and ready to learn.