Inclusive Minds Plus – Legal Disclaimer

Inclusive Minds Plus provides independent educational support, SEN tutoring, mentoring and behaviour guidance for children and young people. All services are delivered on an educational, supportive and non‑clinical basis. Inclusive Minds Plus does not diagnose medical, psychological or neurodevelopmental conditions and does not provide therapy, counselling or clinical treatment. The service is not a substitute for CAMHS, NHS provision, private clinicians or any regulated healthcare service, and no medical advice or intervention is offered. Parents and carers should seek guidance from qualified health professionals where diagnostic assessment or clinical treatment is required.

Inclusive Minds Plus does not replace statutory school support, EHCP provision or the legal responsibilities of schools or local authorities. All support is supplementary and designed to complement existing provision, working collaboratively with schools, SENCOs and families. Information on this website is provided in good faith and reflects professional experience, trauma‑informed practice, SEND‑aware approaches and extensive work within education and behaviour support. Every child is unique, and families should use their own judgement and consult appropriate professionals where required.

Inclusive Minds Plus is not responsible for decisions made by schools or agencies, outcomes outside the scope of sessions, actions taken by external services or organisations, or changes in educational policy or local authority procedures. All website content is intended for general information, parent understanding and educational guidance. It does not constitute legal, clinical or therapeutic advice.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Commitment

Inclusive Minds Plus is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection. The safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child form the foundation of all work undertaken. All sessions prioritise emotional and physical safety, and children are treated with respect, patience and understanding. Boundaries are clear, consistent and age‑appropriate. Behaviour is understood as communication, and trauma‑informed practice guides all interactions.

Inclusive Minds Plus maintains appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality in line with safeguarding law, transparent communication with parents and schools, and safe working practices in all environments. The service works closely with parents and carers, SENCOs, teachers, pastoral teams and local safeguarding teams where required. Support is collaborative and integrated into the wider safeguarding framework of the school.

Any safeguarding concern is taken seriously, handled sensitively and reported immediately in accordance with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), local authority safeguarding procedures and national child protection legislation. Inclusive Minds Plus recognises the particular vulnerability of children with SEND and the importance of emotional, sensory and relational safety alongside physical protection.

Code of Professional Ethics

Inclusive Minds Plus is founded on trust, respect and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people with SEND. Every decision begins with the principle that the child’s emotional safety, dignity and development come first. Support prioritises regulation over compliance, understands behaviour as communication, adapts to the child’s pace and creates a safe, predictable environment where learning can take place.

Inclusive Minds Plus adopts a neurodiversity‑affirming approach that values differences, avoids pathologising behaviour and supports children as they are. The service rejects “fixing” or forced conformity and instead uses strengths‑based, relational approaches. Children are not viewed as problems to solve but as individuals to understand. Trauma‑informed practice underpins all work, recognising that past experiences shape behaviour and that children require safety before they can learn. Calm, predictable responses reduce distress and support co‑regulation.

Professional boundaries are maintained at all times, including clear session structure, safe working practices, confidentiality, appropriate communication and respect for family privacy. Inclusive Minds Plus collaborates with families, schools, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals. The aim is to support the child, not replace existing provision or undermine school staff.

Inclusive Minds Plus commits to honesty, integrity and transparency. No unrealistic promises are made, and no judgement is placed on families, staff or school systems. Communication is clear, respectful and grounded in evidence‑informed practice. The service recognises and respects the work of teaching assistants, teachers and school staff. Many TAs bring extensive skill and experience, often predating agency‑driven qualification requirements, and they remain essential to inclusion. Teachers face significant pressures, and many early‑career teachers leave due to workload and systemic challenges. Inclusive Minds Plus works alongside schools, not in competition with them, and supports the wider team in creating safe, inclusive learning environments.