Inclusion Framework
At Southville, our approach to inclusive teaching and learning is guided by an overarching hierarchy of need. The whole-school framework brings together our different layers of support—from foundational pastoral care and universal classroom practice to targeted and specialist provision.
This structure connects directly to our School Development Plan, Pupil Premium Strategy, Inclusion Strategy, and tracking systems, providing a clear line of sight across all levels of provision. It equips our staff with a shared language and reference point for identifying, meeting, and reviewing pupils’ needs effectively.
Our Rationale & Action
As highlighted by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), high-quality universal provision is the bedrock of inclusive practice; the teaching strategies that benefit all pupils are especially critical for those with additional needs or eligible for Pupil Premium. Rather than creating disconnected approaches for different groups, our primary focus is continuously strengthening these core fundamentals.
To achieve this, we use the Southville Playbook as our shared model of high-quality teaching and the foundation of our response to PP, SEND, EAL, and gender achievement gaps. The Playbook centers on five core pillars:
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Behaviour & Relationships
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Sustained Attention & Participation
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Planning For Success: Prioritise, Connect & Sequence
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Explicit Instruction
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Check & Respond
Our focus remains clear and ambitious: every pupil in every lesson thinking, participating, accountable, and checked.
Adaptive Planning: The AAA Model
Within our planning pillar, we use AAA Planning ("Triple A Planning") to provide a clear, shared model for adaptive teaching and learning:
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Anticipate
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Assess
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Adapt
The goal of the AAA model is to front-load effort into the planning and preparation stage, minimizing the need for reactive, spontaneous adaptations mid-lesson and ensuring high-quality, proactive scaffolds and support for all pupils, particularly our most vulnerable.