Cater for diverse learners
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Leading learning to support inclusive practices’
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Understand the “end of the average”
Understand the “end of the average”
Create an inclusive, welcoming culture
Create an inclusive, welcoming culture
“Inclusive education…. means all learners are welcomed by their local early learning service and school, and are supported to play, learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of life at the school or service.”
Source: Inclusive education – Ministry of Education
- Welcome all learners regardless of the complexity of their needs.
- Develop systems for smooth and well planned transitions into school.
- Work in partnership with learners, whānau, teachers, teaching assistants and support specialists to provide support from the outset.
- Foster a caring, safe and respectful whole-school environment.
- Foster the identity, language and culture of all learners.
- Share clear and specific expectations for the student’s individual learning journey.
Adapted from:
What an inclusive school looks like – Ministry of Education
Enhancing staff capability at Newtown School – Education Gazette
Value what each student brings
Value what each student brings
Many aspects of students' lives remain hidden unless we offer multiple opportunities to share stories and experiences and connect these to learning.
John Robinson, HoD Learning Support at Onslow College, reflects on how inclusive practice is developing across the school.
Design your school environments for everyone
Design your school environments for everyone
A learning environment will work well for everyone only if it is designed to do so. Design to include all students, particularly those experiencing barriers to learning.
Read these school stories from the Education Gazette:
See the Planning innovative learning environments guide for design information on:
- flexible use of spaces
- reflecting cultural perspectives
- supporting gender and sexuality perspectives
- supporting mobility needs, social and sensory needs
- supporting wellbeing and belonging.
Develop inclusive classroom environments
Develop inclusive classroom environments
Planning innovative learning environments
Planning innovative learning environments
See Design for all from the outset within the Planning innovative learning environments (ILEs) guide.
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