- A child has special educational needs if he or she has a learning difficulty which is significantly greater than the majority of the children of the same age.
- A child has special educational needs if he or she has a disability which makes it difficult to use the facilities which are normally available.
Inclusion
At St Gilbert's Primary School and Nursery we work hard to ensure that every member of our school community – pupils, parents, staff and visitors – feel safe and included.
We are an inclusive school and every child, whatever their individual abilities or needs, is equally valued and welcome here. We expect all parents and visitors to understand and support our inclusive ethos.
What does Inclusion mean? Inclusion is a universal human right. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other needs. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance.
Inclusion in schools In education ‘inclusion’ describes the right of parents and children to access mainstream education alongside their peers. Inclusion is about providing equal opportunities for all children.