Inclusive Education

All the information you need to understand and apply the principles of inclusive education in your school and classroom, setting all students up for success.

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What is inclusive education?

Inclusive education is the practice of providing equitable access and opportunity to learning for all students, including those with disabilities and developmental challenges. The term also includes the education supports provided to gifted and talented students, alongside those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Read more about inclusivity in education in our detailed article.

4 Principles of inclusive education

When it comes to fostering an inclusive learning environment, small steps can lead to greater impact both in the classroom and throughout the entire school. We’ve broken these down into 4 core principles:

  1. Make a school-wide commitment
  2. Engage and include your stakeholders
  3. Involve students in the process
  4. Focus on curriculum

Read more about the principles of inclusive education in our handy guide.

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Differentiated learning and strategies for inclusivity

Differentiation in education refers to the changes, responses and variations that teachers make to support the diverse learning needs of students. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to teaching and learning, so variation and differentiation are required to allow every student the opportunity to reach their goals regardless of specific learning needs or challenges.

Read more about differentiated learning and strategies for inclusive education in our comprehensive article.

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7 tips on how to create an inclusive learning environment

Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment is a commitment to ensuring every student in the classroom feels valued, supported, and able to reach their potential. We've put together these seven practical tips to help you to foster inclusivity and ensure that every student thrives in your classroom.

Read more about creating an inclusive learning environment in our practical article.

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How we can help

We have a great tool for streamlining how you implement and monitor your inclusive education strategies including the use of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

Create learning plans as diverse as your students with our fully flexible, purpose-built platform.

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