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Questions to ask about the inclusion strategy

Examples of questions governors and trustees might ask when scrutinising, monitoring or reviewing the inclusion strategy.

Guidance
04/11/2026
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The following are examples of questions that governors and trustees might ask when scrutinising, monitoring or reviewing the inclusion strategy.

We have separate versions for:

  • those governing in schools - maintained school governing bodies, single academy trust boards and academy committees in a multi academy trust (MAT)
  • trustees in MATs

NGA would like to thank Aaron King, Inclusion Advisor at 9000 Lives for his expertise that informed this guidance. Aaron works with schools, colleges and charities to improve inclusion for all.

Inclusion strategy questions for schools

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Inclusion strategy questions for MATs

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Guidance

A whole-school approach to inclusion

Our guidance supports governors and trustees to understand what inclusion means in practice by providing overarching principles and example questions that can be applied across different areas of the board’s work.

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