An inclusive school is where all learners fully participate and are able to achieve. In an inclusive school children with special education needs and disabilities are engaged, achieve by being present, participate and learn. They do so in and out of class, with their peers, doing what their peers do experiencing success while at the same time also being challenged. They learn within the curriculum and enjoy doing the things they are interested in. 

It is a school where the identity, language and culture of all learners are promoted and teachers have high expectations of all their learners. An inclusive school is driven by strong values, and fosters those values in their learners and adults alike. They are innovative and flexible and adapts to their learners rather than making them adapt to fit in the school. There are also procedures for identifying and supporting the needs and aspirations of their learners with special education needs and their families.

Inclusive schools have strong leaders who communicate and model desired behaviours, clear values and expectations. There is also good structures and procedures in place for enrolling and welcoming learners with special education needs and disabilities and are able to identify their needs and strengths. The school also partners with parents, families, and the community working effectively with regards to to their children's learning and achievements. There are self-review guidelines in place to ensure ongoing improvement of policies and practices as well as the support of ongoing learning and professional development of teachers to be able to meet the needs of all learners.

 It is the kind of school where all children especially those with special education needs and disabilities are able to feel confident, feel like they belong, enjoy school, have friends, want to go to school, have a say in what happens for them and feels proud of the things they are able to learn and accomplish.