An inclusive school means that all students are welcomed – regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background or educational need. They learn, contribute to, and take part in all aspects of school life.
Students with SEN spend most or all of their time learning with their peers, and the school encourages awareness of the mutual benefits of inclusion.
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The benefits include meaningful friendships, respect, better appreciation and understanding of individual differences, and being prepared for adult life in a diverse society.
Some benefits are social. Students can create lasting friendships that help them navigate relationships later in their lives. In an inclusive classroom, they get to see how different people interact.
There are academic benefits, too. In a well-designed inclusive classroom, students meet higher expectations – both from their peers and their teachers. They may also see positive academic role models in their classmates.
Families may also benefit. This is especially true when the SEN student is an only child, whose parents may be unable to fit in to the community, unless the student is in an inclusive school.
See more at
https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/how-include-children-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities
