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320 - Index for Inclusion, Manchester University, United Kingdom
CONTACT
Manchester University
Mr. Mel Ainscow
United Kingdom
no telephonenumber available
OVERALL GOAL /MISSION
The Index for Inclusion is a set of materials to guide schools through a process of inclusive school development. It is
about building supportive communities and fostering high achievement for all staff and students. It is not an additional
initiative for schools but as a systematic and comprehensive way of engaging in school development planning, setting
priorities for change, implementing developments and reviewing progress.
THE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED
The Index takes the social model of disability as its starting point, builds on good practice, and then organises the Index
work around a cycle of activities, which guide schools through the stages of preparation, investigation, development and
review. It helps schools develop themselves in a way that values all students equally. Project materials guide schools
through a process of development that draws on the knowledge and experience of staff, young people, their families
and their community. It is not an additional initiative for schools but as a systematic and comprehensive way of
engaging in school development planning, setting priorities for change, implementing developments and reviewing
progress.
COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS DEVELOPED: UK
COUNTRY/ COUNTRIES IN WHICH IT IS OPERATING: -
FACTS ABOUT SIZE AND SCOPE
1. The Index for Inclusion has been translated into many languages (as of 2010: 40
2. The Index has been used and implemented in many countries.
L INKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (WEBSITE , SUPPORTING MATERIAL LIKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS, PUBLICATIONS
ETC.)