Experts at hand. Our offer brings together a highly skilled team of SEND and Alternative Provision specialists — strategic support, practical guidance and high-quality professional learning, designed for realistic, sustainable, everyday implementation in mainstream schools.
Schools can select the level of partnership that best reflects their current priorities, with support tailored to the needs of their setting and delivered in collaboration with experienced SEND and inclusion specialists.
For schools seeking targeted guidance and practical support to strengthen inclusive practice.
Includes
For schools looking to deepen their inclusive practice through sustained support and professional development.
Everything in Inclusion Partnership 1, plus
A comprehensive partnership for schools embedding long-term inclusive practice and developing leadership capacity.
Everything in Inclusion Partnerships 1 & 2, plus
For schools or organisations requiring a different combination of support, we can work directly with partners to develop a bespoke package shaped around their specific context, priorities and intended outcomes.
This may draw on elements from across our Inclusion Partnerships alongside additional specialist input, creating a flexible offer that works for each partner.
A comprehensive review of all areas of school provision, with a particular focus on the effectiveness of inclusive practice and provision for pupils with SEND and/or those accessing Alternative Provision.
Conducted jointly by an Esteem school improvement specialist with practical SEND and AP experience and a professional with extensive Ofsted experience. You receive clear, evidence-informed feedback identifying strengths, areas for development and practical priorities for improvement.
APEX is a specialist quality assurance service that supports schools, academies, MATs and local authorities to make informed, confident decisions about the Alternative Provision they commission and use.
Through robust evaluation and specialist expertise, APEX provides an independent assessment of provision quality, helping to ensure that placements are safe, effective and aligned with the needs of children and young people. By reducing the time and complexity involved in quality assurance, APEX gives leaders confidence that the Alternative Provision they access meets high standards and supports positive outcomes.
Delivered over four days across the academic year, our EPIC Leaders programmes combine specialist expertise, evidence-informed approaches and practical implementation — equipping leaders in mainstream schools to embed sustainable, high-quality inclusive practice across classrooms, teams and whole-school systems.
Designed for classroom teachers and practitioners, this programme develops the knowledge, confidence and practical approaches needed to deliver high-quality inclusive teaching. Participants explore adaptive practice, learner engagement, communication, regulation and inclusive classroom culture — leaving with practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve outcomes for all learners.
EnquireDesigned for SENCOs, inclusion leads and middle or senior leaders, this programme focuses on the strategic leadership of inclusion across a mainstream setting: developing inclusive systems, strengthening staff practice, leading cultural change and embedding sustainable approaches — building the capacity to drive lasting improvement and foster a culture where every learner belongs.
EnquireHalf-day and one-day training led by experienced specialists, drawing on extensive sector expertise, current thinking and effective practice. Whether developing leadership, strengthening classroom practice or deepening understanding of specific areas of need, participants leave with practical tools, greater confidence and approaches they can implement immediately.
Practical, strategic guidance for navigating the realities of the SENCO role with confidence, clarity and impact.
Evidence-informed approaches to developing communication, participation and learner voice across inclusive classrooms.
Understanding the drivers behind anxiety-based behaviours and developing effective, relational responses that support regulation and engagement.
Practical strategies for developing trust, connection and positive relationships that strengthen engagement, behaviour and belonging.
A needs-led approach to supporting learners with autism, ADHD, SEMH, DLD and FASD through adaptive, inclusive practice.
Research-informed, practical approaches to co-regulation, relational de-escalation and emotionally safe responses.
Practical formative assessment and responsive teaching strategies to strengthen understanding and participation for learners with SEND or SEMH needs.
Understanding sensory needs and implementing practical strategies that improve regulation, engagement and access to learning.
Grounded in Wenger’s Communities of Practice model, our Learning Communities bring together SEND and AP practitioners to develop expertise, strengthen inclusive practice and engage in purposeful professional dialogue.
Focused on specific subjects, phases and professional roles, these face-to-face half-day (9–12) and full-day (9–3) sessions provide opportunities to access current guidance and research, engage in high-quality CPD, share effective practice and collaborate with colleagues facing similar challenges across the sector.
Our Professional Forums provide accessible online spaces for SEND and AP practitioners to connect, collaborate and remain informed around key areas of practice. These focused one-hour sessions combine sector updates, research-informed discussion, professional learning and peer collaboration, creating supportive communities centred on shared expertise and practical application.
Sessions are hosted on Teams, after school (3:30–4:30), to support broader attendance.
Tell us where your school is now and we’ll recommend the support that fits — no obligation. You can also email us at epichub@esteemmat.co.uk.
