Our Mission
At Inclusive Works we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. By empowering professionals and parents/carers with the knowledge tools and confidence to understand and meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we help create inclusive environments where every learner can thrive.
Get in touch today to see how we can support you to make a real difference.
| Strategic SEND support | Review of SEND provision, policies and procedures with follow up support and coaching available. |
| Staff Training and CPD | Whole school and targeted, face-to-face and online training available to support with inclusive teaching, understanding neurodiversity, positive behaviour support, inclusive curriculum development, preparation for adulthood and attendance |
| EHCP support | Guidance and support for high-quality EHC needs assessments and annual reviews. |
| SENCO Coaching & Mentoring | One-to-one or small group coaching for SENCOs (especially early-career or new-in-role SENCOs). |
| Parent & Pupil Engagement | Support with parent workshops and forums to develop collaborative working Support with developing systems to meaningfully include the voice of SEND learners in provision planning |
| Training Workshops | Positive behaviour support; understanding the school curriculum and SEND provision. |
| Support and Guidance | Drop in sessions and group and individual support to provide practical guidance and support, and empower families with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for their child. |
| Support with SEND components od ITT programmes | support with embedding high-quality SEND training within ITT programmes to ensure trainee teachers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive classrooms and support learners with SEND. |
| Support and Guidance | Drop in sessions and group and individual support to provide practical guidance and support, and empower families with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for their child. |
Our Staff
Maxine Ursell
Founder & SEND Consultant
As the founder of Inclusive Works, I am dedicated to supporting settings, professionals and parents to create truly inclusive environments where all children and young people can thrive.
I believe that inclusion isn't just a policy—it’s a practice built on confidence, understanding, and the right tools. With over 25 years of experience in education, I have served as a teacher and senior leader
in both mainstream and specialist SEND schools. As a qualified teacher, SENCO, and Team Teach trainer my career has been shaped by balancing effective classroom practice with a responsibility to advocate for all. I also hold a certificate in the Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups from Nurture UK.
Throughout my journey in school leadership, I saw firsthand the challenges that both educators and families face when navigating the complexities of SEND provision. I established Inclusive Works to bridge that gap.
My mission is to empower schools with the strategies they need to support pupils in their learning and to provide expert guidance on understanding and supporting behaviour that challenges, drawing on trauma informed and neuro-affirming practices.
Whether I am coaching a SENCO, training a staff team, or guiding a family through the EHCP process, my approach is always the same: practical, evidence-based, and deeply rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Marcus Thorne
Head of Training
Marcus specializes in neurodiversity and accessibility. He focuses on creating learning programs that ensure inclusion is understood at every level of the hierarchy.