our Team

At Enhancing Inclusion, we take a collaborative approach to designing neuro-affirming systems that work in practice.

We partner with schools and organisational leaders to clarify what inclusion looks like, build structures that make it sustainable, and embed routines teams can use with confidence.

Our work translates the four pillars of the Enhancing Inclusion Framework — Representation, Celebration, Flexibility, and Agency — into practical processes that strengthen capability, consistency, and culture across the whole system.


Jess Dawes - Director

Jess Dawes is the founding Director of Enhancing Inclusion and an inclusive education leader and educator with 20+ years’ experience across mainstream, specialist, and online settings. She partners with schools and organisations to design coherent, neuro-affirming systems that strengthen outcomes and build staff capability.

Jess’ work blends strategic planning, compliance alignment, leadership development, and practical implementation.


Collaborative Partners

We work alongside a network of collaborative partners across design, education, business, and governance sectors.