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Research and analysis

Inclusive workforce models

Research to understand how mainstream schools deploy their workforce to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

From:
Department for Education
Published:
24 September 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Inclusive workforce models: research report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-837-5, RR1631

PDF, 890 KB, 95 pages

Inclusive workforce models: case studies

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-838-2, RR1631

PDF, 789 KB, 71 pages

Details

This report presents the findings of research to address gaps in understanding about how mainstream schools support children and young people with SEND.

It identifies 4 overarching approaches to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND and explores how these approaches operate in practice across different phases and settings.

The research draws on insight from:

  • interviews with school leaders, special educational needs coordinators and SEND sector experts
  • in-depth case study research with schools

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Published 24 September 2026

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