OLCreate: Circle Inclusion in Practice – The CIRCLE Framework: Secondary

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  Secondary School Resource
  The CIRCLE Framework of Inclusion was developed by Edinburgh City Council, Queen Margaret University and NHS Lothian to promote effective inclusive practice in classrooms. A version for primary schools was first developed followed by a secondary version.
  Full details of those involved in developing the CIRCLE Framework materials can be found in the Secondary CIRCLE Framework, which is available for download in the ‘Useful information’ section of this course.
  The Secondary CIRCLE Framework materials have been adapted by Education Scotland in consultation with Edinburgh City and Queen Margaret University to develop this module - ‘Inclusion in Practice: The CIRCLE Framework’.
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  Copyright © 2019 Education Scotland, Edinburgh City and Queen Margaret University.
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After studying this module and participating in the tasks you will have an:
- understanding of how to promote effective inclusive practice using the CIRCLE Framework of inclusion
- awareness of how to promote a learner centred approach where learners are listened to and involved in the management of their own learning
- awareness of tools to support the documentation of evidence of assessment and input.
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First Published 13/08/2019.

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- Select activity Module overview
  
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- Select activity Inclusive Classroom Reflective Log
  
  Inclusive Classroom Reflective Log File
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- Select activity Legislative and Policy Framework summary
  
  Legislative and Policy Framework summary File
- Select activity Transcript to 'What is the CIRCLE framework (secondary)?'
  
  Transcript to 'What is the CIRCLE framework (secondary)?' File
- Select activity Learners' views on inclusion
  
  Learners' views on inclusion File
- Select activity The CIRCLE Collaboration background
  
  The CIRCLE Collaboration background File
2 Whole school approaches

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3 Working within an inclusive classroom

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- Select activity CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale and instructions
  
  CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale and instructions File
- Select activity Inclusive Classrooms Development Guide
  
  Inclusive Classrooms Development Guide File
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  Transcript of ‘The CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale (Secondary)’ File
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- Select activity CIRCLE Participation Scale
  
  CIRCLE Participation Scale File
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  Transcript Using the CIRCLE Participation Scale File
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Christopher O'Neil19 January 2026 10:48
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Stuart Harris16 January 2026 3:21
Useful course. Helpful oversight of practice and lots of practical tips and activities.
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Claire Levett28 November 2025 3:47
Really enjoyed this course. I like the structure of how you can just work on it at your own pace and when you have time for it. Yet still has rigour in assessing what you have learned from it.
Thank you.

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