Inclusiveness

Key Features of Inclusion and Developing Inclusive Practice. Inclusive practice is important whatever the setting, whether it be within a mainstream or special school. There are four key features of inclusion which can be used to set expectations and evaluate inclusive practice in schools and early learning and childcare settings. These are present, participating, achieving and supported. Together these four features support the delivery of inclusive learning environments for all children and young people that enable them to reach their full potential.

 Some aspects of the four features may interlink. For example, children and young people must be present in order to participate, as a result, elements of practice associated with the key features may also overlap.

Present

Key expectations:

• All children and young people should learn in environments which best meet their needs
• All children and young people should be fully engaged in the life of their school, through the inclusive ethos, culture and values of the school
• All children and young people should receive a full time education including flexible approaches to meet their needs