Inclusion: A Principled Guide for Early Career Teachers

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Nicola Crossley (Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, Sheffield, UK) Des Hewitt (University of Warwick, UK)

Inclusion

A Principled Guide for Early Career Teachers

Nicola Crossley (Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, Sheffield, UK), Des Hewitt (University of Warwick, UK)

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Routledge
14 August 2025

Inclusive education & mainstreaming; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teacher training; Teaching of special educational needs

Series: nasen spotlight

This accessible book guides early career teachers (ECTs) through key areas of inclusion, providing context and understanding, sharing diverse reflections from practice, and introducing the essential principles of inclusive teaching.

Chapters explore a range of pertinent topics and perspectives on inclusion, from our values and pedagogy to understanding behaviour and disadvantage in the classroom. Each area is aligned with the Teachers’ Standards to provide clarity on professional responsibilities and to show how inclusive practice weaves through every area of teaching. The book includes:

A comprehensive overview of inclusion, with tools that can be utilised immediately Advice on adapting the curriculum and teaching to embrace inclusion Consideration of SEND and neurodiversity over time, with attention paid to reasonable adjustments to ensure all learners can thrive Recognition of the importance of culture and community, with guidance on working effectively with families to best support pupils Illustrative think pieces written by ECTs to bring theory to life and stimulate debate and reflection.

With accompanying infographics included to summarise key themes, this valuable book places inclusion at the core of high-quality teaching and ensures all ECTs are supported to be the best they can be in an ever-changing world. It is essential reading for all early career teachers, as well as trainee teachers and teacher training providers.

By: Nicola Crossley (Astrea Multi-Academy Trust Sheffield UK), Des Hewitt (University of Warwick, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781032598376
ISBN 10: 1032598379
Series: nasen spotlight
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 14 August 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: Introduction CHAPTER 2: Experiences of Inclusive Values CHAPTER 3: Adapting Teaching to Embrace Inclusion CHAPTER 4: Inclusion by Design – Adapting the Curriculum CHAPTER 5: Inclusion and Behaviour CHAPTER 6: Stretch and Challenge for More Able Learners CHAPTER 7: Breaking Glass Ceilings – Inclusion and SEND CHAPTER 8: Understanding Disadvantage in the Classroom CHAPTER 9: Embracing Culture, Community, Identity – Inclusion and Belonging CHAPTER 10: Developing Positive Relationships with Parents, Families, and Communities CHAPTER 11: The Way Forward: Shaping Practice Index

Nicola Crossley is Chief Executive Officer at Liberty Academy Trust, UK. She is also Vice Chair of the Ethics, Inclusion and Equalities Committee and the SEN Representative for the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). Des Hewitt is Emeritus Professor of Teacher Education in the Centre for Teacher Education, University of Warwick, UK. Nicola and Des are the co-authors of Inclusion: A Principled Guide for School Leaders