Ordinary Classrooms

Making Every Classroom

Inclusive, Supportive & Accessible

Transforming Schools - Supporting Teachers

At Ordinary Classrooms, we believe that inclusion, accessibility, and support should be standard in every classroom—not just in specialist settings, but in every school, every day.

We work with:

Schools & Educators

Helping teachers, SENCOs, and school leaders implement practical, evidence-based strategies to support all learners.

Find out how we can support you

Inclusion Isn’t Extraordinary — It’s Ordinary.

For too long, inclusion has been seen as something exceptional - an add-on, a specialist effort, or a burden. At Ordinary Classrooms, we see it differently. Inclusion is not about perfection; it’s about culture. It’s the ordinary, everyday responsibility of schools.

When every child feels they belong, when every teacher has the confidence to adapt, and when every leader sets the tone for equity - ordinary classrooms become extraordinary places to learn.

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What We Do

Our Core Services

We offer practical, research-backed support for educators, schools, and families.

School Consultancy & Training

  • Expert consultancy on SEND, safeguarding, and inclusive teaching
  • In-person and virtual staff training & CPD
  • Tailored strategies for school improvement

Work with us to make your school a place where all learners thrive.

Conferences & Events

  • Hosting and speaking at educational conferences
  • Training workshops for teachers, school leaders, and SENCOs
  • Bringing together researchers and practitioners to share best practices

Join us at our next event—see what’s coming up!

Why Choose Ordinary Classrooms?

We understand that education is complex, and supporting all learners requires real-world, practical strategies. That’s why our work is:

Backed by Research – Everything we do is informed by educational research and best practices.

Practical & Realistic – Our strategies are designed to work in real classrooms, with real students.

Tailored to You – Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or parent, we offer customized support to meet your needs.

Led by Experts – Founded by Michelle Prosser Haywood, an educator, consultant, and author with over 20 years of experience in inclusive education and SEND strategy.

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Making Inclusion Happen

Turning Values into Practice

Inclusion doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. What matters is building sustainable systems, equipping staff with practical tools, and supporting leaders to embed equity into everyday practice.

Here’s how we help schools and families make it happen:

Consultancy

Practical, context-specific strategies.

Events & Training

Interactive sessions that inspire and equip.

Mentoring & Coaching

Interactive sessions that inspire and equip.

Inclusion isn’t something extra. It’s what schools do. It’s ordinary.

Because when inclusion is ordinary, every child wins.

And isn’t that the whole point of education?

Meet Our Founder – Michelle Prosser Haywood

With a background in SEND leadership, teacher training, and educational research, Michelle has worked across mainstream schools, specialist settings, multi-academy trusts, and higher education. She is also the author of several essential books on inclusive education.

Discover Michelle’s work and how her expertise can support you.

Who We Work With

We support a wide range of educators, parents, and professionals:

Primary & Secondary Schools

Developing inclusive teaching approaches and SEND support strategies.

Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)

Working with school leaders to implement large-scale improvements.

Teachers & SENCOs

Providing CPD training, practical guidance, and tailored resources.

Researchers & Policymakers

Bridging the gap between academic research and classroom practice.

Are you part of this community? Let’s work together.

Start Your Journey with Ordinary Classrooms

Are you ready to make your classroom, school, or home more inclusive and supportive?

Schools & Educators

Book a consultation, training session, or event.

Researchers & Educational Professionals

Browse our books, resources, and advice.

Take the first step today—explore our services or contact us now.

Inclusion Is Ordinary: Why We Need to Reframe the Conversation
For too long, inclusion has been treated as something extraordinary—a special effort, a unique skillset, or an additional burden for schools to shoulder. But what if we turned that narrative on its head? What if inclusion was simply ordinary: a natural, everyday part of what schools do?