3.1 Why are inclusive classrooms important?

Within every class there are learners with a diverse range of abilities who would benefit from support. Individual class teachers are responsible for the learning and inclusion of all learners in their class and, together with the school management team, should ensure that support is in place to achieve this.

An inclusive classroom reduces the extent to which further additional support is required for individual learners and allows the implementation of individual support to be minimally intrusive. This increases the learner’s independence and reduces complexity in classroom management.

The supports and strategies which contribute to an inclusive classroom benefit those with identified additional support needs, and also enhance the learning and participation of all learners in the class.