Transforming mental health through education
At Inclusion School, we recognise that the mental health crisis affecting young people demands a different approach to education. With 83% of UK secondary schools reporting insufficient resources to meet students’ mental health needs*, we’re bridging a chasm in the system. Our independent specialist school serves children aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), creating a safe space where education and well-being work hand in hand.
According to recent data, 1 in 6 children aged 6-16 have a probable mental health disorder**, and many of these young people struggle to engage with traditional education. That’s where we come in.
Transforming Educational Support for Young People
The Inclusion Way™ is our framework for creating nurturing learning environments that put individual wellbeing at the heart of education. We bridge the gap between mainstream and specialist education, providing personalised support for young people with complex needs traditional settings just aren’t built for. Young people with mental health conditions are 3 times more likely to be excluded from school than their peers*; we’re breaking that cycle.
Why It Matters
For young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), mental health challenges, and neurodivergence, traditional education often falls massively short. The Inclusion Way™ is a proven alternative based on 15+ years of experience that recognises:
- Mental health and additional learning support aren’t optional extras
- Education should be about thriving, not just surviving
- Every young person deserves to feel heard, seen, and valued
What We offer
Three Core Strands
Supporting the Individual
We look beyond behaviours to understand what young learners are communicating, making sure every interaction is therapeutic and builds trust. Putting choice at the heart of their education.
Safe Learning Spaces
We believe learning happens best where belonging comes first. Our teaching rooms are calm, supportive spaces where learners feel safe to explore, because when the environment adapts to the student, not the other way around, potential unlocks.
Resetting the System
The current education system isn’t working for too many young people; we need a reset. But we’re not just pointing out problems, we’re proving the solutions work, because real inclusion benefits all learners, not just those with additional needs
Evidence-Based Impact
Our approach recognises that for children who have experienced trauma or have additional needs:
- A child who doesn’t feel safe can’t learn
- Belonging is essential; no child should feel alone in their journey
- Feeling seen and accepted is just as important as academic progress
The Inclusion Way™ supports the UNESCO global Happy Schools framework and is continuously refined through practice and research.
How We Teach The Inclusion Way™
PACE-inspired methodology
Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy
Relationship-centered learning
Building trust as the foundation for growth
Fresh start philosophy
Each day is a new opportunity
Individualised approaches
Meeting learners where they are
Putting The Inclusion Way™ Into Practice: Training Opportunities
Join schools across the UK already implementing The Inclusion Way™ to support vulnerable young learners. We’re changing the system from the inside out, and it starts with you.
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