What makes inclusion work?
Queen Elizabeth’s clearly succeeds as an inclusive school. It provides a relevant curriculum that meets the diverse needs of all its learners and gives all the opportunity to achieve. While achievement is recognised in a variety of ways, GCSE and A level results have gone from strength to strength. Meanwhile the school continues to accept a growing number of students with complex and challenging learning and behavioural difficulties. So what does the school believe are the key factors that make inclusion work? • A strong belief that all children can achieve when appropriately supported. This is reflected in the school’s aims and actions. • All staff accepting that they have a responsibility to meet the needs of all learners. • A matter-of-fact approach to meeting special needs and the belief that all bring something positive to a learning situation. The curriculum is planned to be accessible and relevant so that all learners, irrespective of their needs, are included. Students are only
