IQM Inclusive School Award with Cardiff Council
We are delighted to announce that Inclusion Quality Mark will be working in partnership with Cardiff Council (Cyngor Caerdydd) to bring the IQM Inclusive School Award to schools across the city. The Local Authority will be providing the funding for every school in Cardiff to complete the IQM Inclusive School Award process (registration plus assessment) – opening the door for innovation, collaboration, and equity through inclusion.
If you would like to learn more about the IQM Inclusive School Award, please complete the following form to receive a FREE Information Pack:
*In order to participate in the initiative, your school must be within the Cardiff Council area. To apply for the award, please contact Cardiff Council for an expression of interest form.
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Take a look at some of our recent IQM-accredited schools and their journey towards achieving and sustaining excellence in inclusion.
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FAQs
A nationally and internationally recognised accreditation that celebrates and supports outstanding inclusive practice in schools.
The average time for schools to complete the award is two terms, though timescales vary depending on readiness and chosen award level.
Yes - we work with schools in the UAE, Europe, and beyond, adapting our assessments to different curricula and cultural contexts.
Pricing information can be found on each award page. The cost of a school's registration is £299.50 + VAT. This is renewed every 3 years. The cost for Flagship and Centre of Excellence are UK prices.
No - while SEND is a core focus, IQM covers all aspects of inclusion, from diversity and equity to staff culture and community engagement.
About IQM
The only national award for inclusion in the UK, IQM has been committed to recognising exemplary inclusive schools for over 20 years and in over 20 countries around the world. The three awards allow schools and organisations to celebrate their inclusive practice against nationally recognised framework.
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