Research 

'The Index is a resource to support the inclusive development of schools. It is a comprehensive document that can help everyone to find their own next steps in developing their setting. The materials are designed to build on the wealth of knowledge and experience that people have about their practice. They challenge and support the development of any school, however 'inclusive' it is thought to be currently ... The Index is not an additional initiative but a way of improving schools according to inclusive values. It is not an alternative to raising achievement but about doing this in a way that builds collaborative relationships and improvements in the learning and teaching environment. In attending to values and the conditions for teaching and learning it can help to sustain improvements in schools. It encourages a view of learning in which children and young people are actively involved, integrating what they are taught with their own experience. It is a practical document, setting out what inclusion means for all aspects of schools; in staffrooms, classrooms, and playgrounds.' [p. 5] 

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