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LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Empowering School Leadership for
Inclusive Excellence

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At KDS, we believe strong, informed leadership is the cornerstone of an inclusive school culture.
Recent government consultations and emerging Ofsted priorities highlight the pivotal role of school leaders in shaping inclusive environments, delivering high-quality SEND provision and managing behaviour effectively.

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We support headteachers, SENCos, senior leaders, and governing bodies to develop strategic, evidence-informed leadership that drives systemic change, builds staff capacity and ensures robust governance for SEND and inclusion.

Why Leadership & Culture Matter

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Ofsted’s Shift to Evaluating Leadership Impact:

The proposed reforms will focus on how effectively leaders create and

sustain an inclusive

school culture.

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The Role of Senior Leaders in Inclusion:

School leaders must ensure that SEND and inclusion strategies are embedded across all policies,

teaching practices and interventions.

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Governance
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Compliance:

Governing bodies and MATs must provide strategic oversight and accountability to maintain high SEND and inclusion standards.

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Staff Development and Retention:

Effective leadership supports CPD, reduces staff burnout and fosters a positive learning environment for all students.

Why Leadership & Culture Matter

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We provide bespoke SEND leadership training, strategic school improvement support, and governance development to ensure that inclusion is at the heart of educational leadership.

Leadership & Governance Audits

Assess the effectiveness of leadership in driving SEND and inclusion improvements.

  • Evaluating strategic leadership, decision-making, use of school budgets for SEND and resources and governance in SEND and inclusion.

  • Identifying areas for development in school leadership, accountability, and staff training in SEND and inclusion.

  • Providing a clear roadmap for embedding a SEND research-based model for the quality of education, curriculum and assessment across schools or trust.

Coaching & Mentoring for School Leaders with a research-based SEND, Inclusion lens

Developing strong, inclusive teams

  • One-to-one coaching for headteachers, senior leaders, and SENCos.

  • Group mentoring programs focused on inclusive leadership development.

  • Bespoke CPD to support leaders in implementing and assessing SEND and AP strategies effectively.

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Embedding a Culture of Inclusion & High Expectations

Transforming schools into inclusive, high-performing institutions

  • Aligning school values with inclusive practices to create a cohesive culture.

  • Supporting leaders in making evidence-based decisions on SEND and inclusion.

  • Fostering collaboration between leadership, teaching staff, parents and external stakeholders.

Staff Development & Inclusive Leadership Training

Empowering staff at all levels to lead on inclusion.

  • Whole-school training on inclusive leadership & SEND governance.

  • Workshops for school boards and trustees on effective SEND oversight.

  • Tailored CPD for senior leaders on navigating SEND & inclusion challenges.

SEND & Inclusion Strategy Development for MATs & Local Authorities

Supporting trusts and councils in driving systemic change across school and multi-disciplinary teams

  • Developing and implementing Multi-Academy Trust-wide SEND and behaviour transformation policies.

  • Providing strategic leadership support to local authorities on education inclusion, SEND and commissioning transformation.

  • Ensuring MATs and local education authorities meet Ofsted and DfE compliance requirements.

  • Developing revised high needs funding strategies to enable best value use of SEND resources in local areas.

Secure Your Leadership & Inclusion Strategy Today

KDS Education helps schools, trusts and local authorities develop strong, strategic leadership that drives inclusive culture, improves outcomes and meets evolving policy expectations.

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