Daniel from KISE shares that an Inclusive School relates to, "the soft things we don't see..., the teacher attitude".... where "a teacher accounts everybody into their classroom..., a teacher who would seek the advice of colleagues and cooperate with colleagues to facilitate inclusion rather than working as an individual." He also shares his thoughts on children with special needs, "I would like to see a school that adapts curriculum to the needs of that child, a school which, both in policy and in action, propagates inclusion.... and a school administration that is pro inclusion."

I particularly like Lydia's point, "..... when I go to school and there are no resources for me because I have these special needs or I have this disability, then the school is no longer for me. I feel like the doors shut the moment I got into school." One of the Centres I taught in had a special "Quiet Room' with cushioned walls to facilitate children with aggressive behaviors and a teacher's aide who assisted the teacher in calming children with tantrums. These resources really played a significant role in helping children cope with emotions they could not manage.

Regards,
Maria Ramkissoon.