Welcome checklist.
Welcome protocol for new students with SEND. Based on Index for Inclusion (Booth & Ainscow, 2002).
📋 Before arrival
📝 Documentation
🏫 First week
📅 First month
🔄 Ongoing follow-up
Evidence: Structured welcome protocols improve academic and social outcomes for students with SEND transitioning to new schools (Booth & Ainscow, 2002 — Index for Inclusion). UNESCO (2017) recommends systematic welcome procedures as a key inclusion strategy. Family involvement during onboarding is a strong predictor of successful integration (Epstein, 2011).
Booth, T. & Ainscow, M. (2002). Index for Inclusion. CSIE. · UNESCO (2017). Guide for Ensuring Inclusion. · Epstein, J.L. (2011). School, Family, and Community Partnerships. Corwin.
This tool is for guidance and educational purposes. It does not replace assessment by a qualified professional.