What is Inclusive Education?

  • Inclusive education means that all children, including those with diverse needs, can participate fully in learning alongside their peers.

  • It involves making adjustments and using teaching strategies tailored to meet each child's individual needs.


Key Principles of Inclusive Education:

  • Full Participation: Every child is welcomed and supported to participate in mainstream educational settings.

  • Sense of Belonging: All children feel valued, experience belonging, and are encouraged to reach their full potential in every aspect of development.

  • No Discrimination: Inclusive education is free from discriminatory beliefs, attitudes, and practices.

  • Embracing Diversity: It values diversity as a resource and recognizes differences, including impairment, as part of human diversity.

  • System Transformation: Educational systems, settings, policies, and practices are transformed to provide the best education for all.

  • Barrier Removal: Ongoing efforts are made to remove barriers to active involvement and shared learning.

  • Equality in Action: Inclusive education acknowledges our shared humanity and translates it into practical everyday actions.

  • Family Engagement: It involves engaging inclusively with families, recognizing them as partners in the educational journey.


Why is Inclusive Education Important?

  • All children have the right to an inclusive education.

  • Misunderstandings and misuse of the term can hinder the fulfilment of inclusive education.

  • Inclusive education fosters a supportive environment where every child can thrive and succeed.

  • By understanding and advocating for inclusive education, you empower your child to access quality education and fully participate in their learning journey.