Inclusive Practice in Schools is No Longer Optional

Inclusive practice in schools is no longer optional. Many experts now consider it a requirement, and more and more educators are looking for ways to make inclusive education a priority.

2020 has been heralded the “decade of action” in education, and it’s clear that change needs to happen now. Our master’s course in Inclusive Education is one of the most powerful postgraduate courses you can study if you’re passionate about positive transformation in schools and want to know, why is inclusion important in classrooms.

UNESCO: “Inclusive education is non-negotiable”

In the latest Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, there’s big emphasis on making education a universal right and a reality for all. UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) chief, Audrey Azoulay, said in the report’s forward that inclusive education should be a “non-negotiable” right for children.

While changes have been put into place in a lot of schools already, well-meaning policies often falter. Therefore, the right leadership is essential if we want to create effective change for students of all abilities and backgrounds.

The first step for creating a successful inclusion policy in schools is to analyse failures. This means we can no longer accept the status quo, and we must challenge problems and find creative solutions to move forward.

Identifying different forms of exclusion

Inclusive education and practice in schools starts with looking at what’s not working so far. In order to improve the current situation, leaders must identify existing forms of exclusion.

Stigma, stereotypes and discrimination must be eradicated to prevent alienation in classrooms. This is imperative if educational leaders are to make a real difference to children’s lives and improve inclusion policy in schools, secondary schools, and higher education.

Our Inclusive Education master’s course gives educational professionals the knowledge and tools they need to implement fair access to learning. Additionally, they will also learn advanced skills for critically evaluating policies for equity, equality and inclusion.

If you would like to find out more about making a positive change in schools, head over to our MA Inclusive Education course page for more details. Voted No.1 in the North West for Student Satisfaction for the past three years (Complete University Guide in 2021, 2020 and 2019), there’s nowhere better to study for your master’s than at the University of Bolton.

We provide a supportive learning environment for educational professionals looking to further their career, and we’ll work with you to delve deeper into the specific areas you’re passionate about. With one-to-one mentorship and an award-winning student services team to support you during your studies, you’ll have a fantastic experience with us. Come and join us at the University of Bolton, where your needs always come first; this is #UniAsItShouldBe.