Inclusion
Examples of best practice, the Inclusion framework and support for creating inclusive education in West Sussex
We are working to move information for our old site and therefore this information may not be complete, or there may be frequent changes. If you need a copy of the inclusion information contact: toolsforschools@westsussex.gov.uk.
Our vision is that all children and young people aged 0 to 25 years in West Sussex will, irrespective of their learning needs or abilities, gain the skills and confidence to live well in their community.
They will be supported and nurtured through an educational, health and social care system that responds to their circumstances and prepares them for adulthood.
The views of children, young people and their families will be heard and used to inform decisions about person-centred services and processes.
Children and young people and their families will be:
- Welcomed, included and have a sense of belonging
- Cared for and supported in their health and wellbeing
- Valued and able to influence and shape the education and support they receive
- Supported to participate in local schools, educational settings and employment
Most children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) have needs that can be met by the resources, staff and specialists already available to their mainstream school. The SEND Code of Practice calls this ‘ordinarily available provision‘.
The West Sussex ‘Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice’ guide has been co-written with schools, education settings, parent carers and partners and contains examples of good inclusive classroom practice to inform your schools provision.
Examples of inclusive practice in West Sussex Schools
Celebrating the inclusive work of our West Sussex schools and education settings.
Inclusion framework and guidance
The West Sussex Inclusion Framework is a co-produced self evaluation tool for early years, schools and post 16 schools and settings.
Targeted inclusion groups
Resources and good practice for targeted inclusion groups including young carers, ethnic minorities, gypsy roma travellers, asylum seekers.
Wellbeing and behaviour in West Sussex
Information about the range of well-being strategies that are being used to support children and young people in West Sussex schools.
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice (OAIP)
A classroom guide to support all teaching and learning staff. Includes prompts, strategies and examples of good practice to support children and young people.
Alternative provision
Alternative provision (AP) settings are places that provide education for children who are unable to go to a mainstream school.