Local authorities : inclusion policies

The following list of matters which may be considered for inclusion under Arrangements has been compiled from several sources, notably the many detailed checklists used by local authorities to evaluate the safety policies of contractors. It is likely to be impossible to satisfy all those with an interest in the subject, and these suggested main headings are offered as a guide only. It is also possible to argue a case that several of the topics will have been adequately covered elsewhere by risk assessments. 

Inclusion is a process by which schools, local authorities and others develop their cultures, policies and praaices to include all pupils. 

Be aware of the inclusion policy statement from the local authority. 

The government attaches great importance to learning from efifeaive partnership working. A key part of their future policy is the devolution of responsibilities and resources from local authorities to groups of schools and other partners. Hence, within the inclusion agenda, schools will need to have an accurate assessment of... 

On the difficult-to-resolve question of inter-agency collaboration in inclusion, the inclusion co-ordinator also has a role, though consistent change probably requires unified Special Educational Needs (SEN) budgets and single children s departments at local authority level. The professional and policy hurdles to be overcome here make this a distant goal. 

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