The Inclusion Leadership Collective

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THE INCLUSION LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE

Strategic SEND, High Needs, ALS & Workplace Inclusion Support.

Supporting further education colleges, sixth forms, local authorities and employers to strengthen inclusive systems and improve access, participation and outcomes in education and employment.

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ALS & High Needs Reviews

Independent reviews of ALS, SEND & High Needs provision, systems and processes to identify strengths, risks and priorities for improvement.

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Department Improvement

Practical support to clarify & strengthen structures, roles, workflows and accountability - strengthening operational effectiveness across ALS and inclusion services.

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Virtual ALS Manager

Experienced strategic support for ALS leaders who need a trusted sounding board, additional capacity and practical guidance through pressure, change or complex decisions.

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Ofsted Readiness

Focused, strategic support to test evidence, strengthen practice and help leaders articulate the impact of inclusion with clarity and confidence ahead of inspection.

about elizabeth

Experience That Understands
Further Education

With 22 years' experience in Further Education, including leadership of ALS, High Needs and Inclusion services, I bring both strategic expertise and a practical understanding of the pressures facing colleges and their leaders.My work is grounded in a genuine passion for improving young people’s access to education and employment. I support colleges, local authorities and employers to strengthen systems, navigate change and turn inclusive ambition into meaningful, sustainable practice.

Inclusive Investment Planning

funding

Helping 16–19 providers turn their 2026–27 Inclusive Mainstream Fund allocation into a clear, evidence-informed plan.Support includes understanding cohort need, identifying predictable barriers, strengthening the universal offer and investing in sustainable whole-setting approaches that improve access, participation and outcomes.

Strategic Consultancy Support

bespoke

Flexible, specialist support for organisations addressing complex challenges, implementing change or delivering targeted SEND, High Needs and inclusion projects.Support is shaped around each organisation’s priorities, bringing independent insight, practical capacity and a clear route from challenge to sustainable improvement.

Local Authority & Post-16 SEND
Support

INVEST

Independent support to review post-16 SEND systems, EHCP quality, transition arrangements and relationships with education providers—helping local authorities strengthen practice and prepare for reform.

Education, Employment & Workplace Inclusion

SOLVE

Helping colleges, training providers and employers remove barriers, strengthen inclusive practice and create better routes into apprenticeships, employment and sustainable careers.

HOW I CAN HELP

Clarity. Reassurance.
A Clear Path Forward.

Whether you need an independent review, help implementing change, additional leadership capacity or a strategic partner for a specific project, I provide practical expertise focused on meaningful and lasting impact.Improvement work should not feel overwhelming. My role is to bring clarity, constructive challenge and a manageable path forward.