Definition

The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians declares that 'all Australian governments and all school sectors must provide all students with access to high-quality schooling that is free from discrimination based on gender, language, sexual orientation, pregnancy, culture, ethnicity, religion, health or disability, socioeconomic background or geographic location' (p.7).

Inclusive education ensures that schools are supportive and engaging places for all school community members. It builds communities that value, celebrate and respond to diversity. It is underpinned by respectful relationships between learners and school community members. It is supported by collaborative relationships with parents and communities through communication, learning partnerships, participation and consultative decision-making.

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* 1. This is the school's purpose;
"... to nurture the talents of every student to position them to succeed in their preferred career and thrive in all dimensions of a balanced adult life including relationships, health, creativity, citizenship and recreation."

This purpose reflects a school that values and promotes inclusive education.

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* 2. Individual's differences are celebrated and supported at PBC.

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* 3. Staff have the skills to adapt curriculum to support student needs so that all students can be successful learners.

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* 4. Staff have well developed teaching approaches to support students with diverse learning needs.

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* 5. Students with disabilities receive reasonable adjustments in exams and assessments to enable them to complete tasks.

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* 6. Any suggestions locally or interstate of schools or leaders to visit to see best practice of inclusive education.

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* 7. Teachers and Teacher Aides only:

Professional development has a focus on how staff can support the physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of students.

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* 8. Please indicate

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