What is the Inclusive School Award?

The Inclusive School Award is the foundation of IQM’s accreditation framework, designed to help schools embed excellence in inclusion within schools, strengthen SEND support, and create genuinely inclusive learning environments and inclusive classrooms.

The Inclusive School Award recognises schools that demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusion at every level.

It celebrates settings where policies, teaching strategies, and school culture ensure that every pupil, whatever their background, needs, or abilities, can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The award applies to both mainstream and special schools, reflecting their ability to deliver high-quality SEND support, promote equality of opportunity, and sustain inclusive learning for all. This is not just about meeting statutory obligations. It’s about cultivating an ethos that values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

What is the IQM Centre of Excellence Award?

The Centre of Excellence Award recognises schools that have achieved the Inclusive School Award and continue to demonstrate exemplary practice in inclusion.

These schools go beyond their own setting to influence and inspire others, sharing best practice in inclusive teaching strategies, mentoring colleagues, and engaging in national networks.

The award celebrates schools that see inclusion as a living, evolving process, embedding it in every aspect of teaching, leadership, and community engagement.