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Ofsted 2025: Why Inclusion Is Finally Taking Centre Stage

Written by 91ºÚÁÏ Therapy | May 8, 2025

The proposed 2025 changes to the , with their increased focus on the inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream schools, signal a long-overdue and transformative step forward in the education sector. At 91ºÚÁÏ Therapy, we welcome this development wholeheartedly.

Creating an inclusive environment where all children—particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged backgrounds—can thrive is not just a moral imperative but the foundation of a successful education system.


Inclusion: From Aspiration to Action

For many years, inclusion has been more a stated ambition than a fully realised reality in many school settings. Despite the best efforts of educators, structural limitations like underfunding, long waiting lists for specialist services, and inadequate staff training have too often left children without the timely, tailored support they deserve.

These new proposals from Ofsted acknowledge that systemic change is needed. They go beyond the traditional focus on academic outcomes to prioritise the experience of education—how safe, supported, and included every child feels, regardless of their starting point.

At 91ºÚÁÏ Therapy, we’ve always believed that inclusion isn’t a box-ticking exercise. It’s a long-term commitment to equity, belonging, and care. We’ve seen firsthand how early intervention, specialist support, and emotionally supportive practices can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

That’s why we’re proud to be a trusted partner to hundreds of schools across the UK, delivering therapy services that make inclusion practical, scalable, and sustainable.

How 91ºÚÁÏ Supports the New Framework

91ºÚÁÏ Therapy provides expert, evidence-based speech and language therapy, counselling, and mental health support to children and young people in schools. Delivered online by qualified, experienced therapists, our services are designed to be flexible, accessible, and responsive to the pressures schools face.

In a system where waiting times can stretch into months—or even years—91ºÚÁÏ offers an immediate and impactful solution.

Our model ensures:

  • Timely support: Children begin therapy quickly, often within days of referral, avoiding harmful delays.
  • Qualified therapists: All 91ºÚÁÏ therapists are HCPC- and RCSLT-registered, with experience supporting needs such as autism, developmental language disorder (DLD), anxiety, and trauma.
  • Engaging, child-friendly sessions: Delivered via our secure online platform, sessions help children feel safe and confident.
  • Whole-school support: We offer training for staff, toolkits for SENCOs, and consultation for leadership teams.
  • Support for EBSA and non-attenders: Our gamified platform allows children with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) or persistent absence to access therapy from home, helping them stay connected and re-engage at their own pace.
  • Impact reporting: Our bespoke dashboard helps schools track progress, access reports, and demonstrate impact for inspections.

With Ofsted placing more scrutiny on how schools meet the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, 91ºÚÁÏ gives schools a clear, accessible way to demonstrate not just compliance, but genuine commitment.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

The new emphasis on inclusion is not just a change in language—it’s a shift in values. It reflects a growing understanding that excellence in education can’t be measured solely by grades. It must be measured by how well a school supports its most vulnerable learners.

A truly outstanding school is one where:

  • A child with speech and language difficulties feels understood
  • A young person struggling with anxiety receives timely support
  • Disadvantage is met not with lowered expectations but with enriched provision

At 91ºÚÁÏ Therapy, we believe every child deserves the chance to be heard, to be understood, and to succeed. That belief is built into everything we do—from our therapy sessions, to our partnerships with schools, to our advocacy for systemic change.

 Is Your Provision Ofsted-Ready?

We’re offering a free 30-minute Provision Check-Up to help schools benchmark their speech and language therapy and mental health provision — in line with the 2025 Ofsted proposals.

You'll receive:

  • A personalised report with key findings
  • A traffic-light scorecard showing strengths and gaps
  • Clear, expert recommendations for improving outcomes

Limited to 50 schools so we can deliver detailed feedback — and spots are filling up fast.