Type of service: Assessment, Educational Psychologists (independent), Training providers, Training providers

'Inclusive Solutions' are a team of educational psychologists and associates who specialise in mainstream inclusion of children, adolescents and young adults with complex needs. They suggest practical strategies and ideas for developing effective inclusion in local mainstream schools and communities. They use ideas that have been developed internationally and adapt them to the UK context. .

Founded in 2001 by Colin Newton and Derek Wilson (members of Association of Educational Psychologists and Health and Care Professionals Council), Inclusive Solutions is in its 14th year of providing accessible interactive training on all aspects of inclusive practice in education settings and beyond. This includes training on movement, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, Circle of friends and social inclusion. In addition to this they can make visits to home or visit a nursery, school or college, produce independent expert reports and attend tribunals and educational appeal committees. Person centred planning and assessments are also available. They have made links with a range of disabled and non-disabled associate trainers, within the UK and beyond and full descriptions of their associates can be found on the following page on their website: http://www.inclusive-solutions.com/aboutus.asp. .

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Professional

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability