Including students with special educational needs

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1. 1Step 1: All students should learn alongside their peers, whatever their gender, background or ability. This is what the guides call inclusive education.
2. 2Step 2: Make sure teaching and assessment respond to each student’s strengths, needs and interests, through differentiation.
3. 3Step 3: Use formal diagnostic assessments to identify special educational needs, such as learning disabilities. Qualified teachers and specialists carry them out.
4. 4Step 4: Make sure buildings and resources are accessible. See Making your school accessible.
5. 5Step 5: Create a welcoming school where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.