SENshine

What the company does

SENshine develops Embrace, AI-enhanced software helping schools embed inclusion for learners with additional needs.

It provides multidisciplinary guidance and collaboration tools for educators, specialists, families and learners.

It preserves professional judgment, helping schools access expertise without relying on specialists.

Best for

Schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities seeking more consistent inclusion and earlier support.

What sets it apart

SENshine combines expert-informed AI guidance with stakeholder collaboration, helping spread responsibility for inclusion across school communities rather than leaving it solely with SENCOs.

Founded in 2023, SENshine received Innovate UK funding in 2024 and launched Embrace, its inclusion management software, in May 2026.

Since then it has grown rapidly and is gaining excellent customer feedback.

Entity type

Education technology company and social enterprise.

Products and services

Embrace inclusion platform; on-demand guidance; stakeholder collaboration; implementation support.

Problems addressed

Staff workload, limited specialist access, fragmented communication and inconsistent support for learners with additional needs.

Technology

AI-enhanced software supporting professional judgment.

Relevant use cases

Whole-school inclusion; earlier intervention; coordinated SEND support; collaboration with caregivers and specialists.

Relevant when searching for

Whole-school inclusion software, SEND support platforms, SENCO tools, inclusive education technology and provision mapping software.

Leadership

Ben Holt, CEO; Sonal Desai, CCO.