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Inclusion: a whole-school approach NDA Conference, 10 th October 2012

Inclusion: a whole-school approach NDA Conference, 10 th October 2012 Jennifer Doran, Head of Research and Communications, NCSE. Inclusion or Illusion?

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Inclusion: a whole-school approach NDA Conference, 10 th October 2012

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  1. Inclusion: a whole-school approach NDA Conference, 10th October 2012 Jennifer Doran, Head of Research and Communications, NCSE

  2. Inclusion or Illusion? • Inclusion is not about placing children in mainstream schools. It is about changing schools to make them more responsive to the needs of all children (Mittler, 2000) • The ability of every member to create and maintain a sense belonging in the classroom and society as a whole(Lipsky & Gartner, 2000)

  3. Integration or Inclusion? Special Education Team Learning Support, Resource Teacher, SNAs General School Staff Class Teacher Other Staff Pupil with Special Needs

  4. What is the Framework? • Good practice guidelines • Rate levels and quality of inclusion • Schools can: • identify good practice/areas for improvement • rate their levels of inclusion • plan to address areas for improvements • Interactive tools

  5. Development Process • Advisory Group 2009- 2010 • Literature • Pilot (10 schools) • Extensive Consultation • Review, design and publication 2011

  6. Pilot schools response to Framework • Opens up special education to whole school • Strong emphasis on pupil well-being • Good concept of inclusion • Measurement scale supportive • Voluntary nature

  7. Framework Structure • 10 themes (and sub themes) • Theme description • Guidance criteria under each theme (5 – 6) • Exemplars of good practice (vignettes)

  8. Themes 1. Leadership and Management 2. Whole-School Development Planning 3. Whole-School Environment 4. Communication 5. Pupil and Staff Well-being

  9. Themes 6. Curriculum Planning for Inclusion 7. Individualised Education Planning 8. Teaching and Learning Strategies 9. Classroom Management 10. Support for and Recognition of Learning

  10. Example Theme 6: Curriculum Planning for Inclusion [See handouts]

  11. Engaging with Framework • 5 steps • Preparation • Self-Reflection Templates • Action Planning • Implementation • Review Implementation • Cyclical process over 2- 3 years

  12. Step 1: Preparation • Raising awareness • Getting familiar with Framework • Establishing core team and sub teams • Planning approach and timeframe • Preparing school documentation • Information seminar- SENOs

  13. Participation Certificate

  14. Step 2: Self- Reflection Templates • Evidence • Qualitative measure • No start made • Getting started • Some progress made • Good progress made • Good practice in schools • Identify priorities for action [See handouts]

  15. Step 3: Action Planning • Priority areas • Actions • Responsibilities • Resources • Timelines • Review

  16. Step 4: Implementation Step 5: Review Implementation Overall Inclusion Qualitative Measurement Second engagement with the Framework

  17. “Tell me, and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand.”

  18. NCSE Research Conference 21st November 2012 Croke Park Conference Centre www.ncse.ie

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