5 Principles for a Once-in-a-Generation Reset on Inclusion
Getting inclusion right is key to building a society we all want, says Geoff Barton. As social historian RH Tawney reminded us,
what a wise parent would wish for their children, the state should wish for all its children. For many, this has become a debate about children labelled as having special needs and disabilities (SEND). However, it's about something more fundamental: what kind of society are we shaping for the future and how should our state education system help all children thrive, achieve, and belong?
Geoff Barton has chaired the independent taskforce on inclusion for the Public Policy Reform (IPPR), listening to youngsters, parents, teachers, and experts on what truly inclusive education looks like.
Author's summary: Inclusion is key to a better society.