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Section 1 - Introduction

1. Do you agree with the vision for inclusive education in Scotland?

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This definition sounds good, but in reality many young people need specialist provision outwith mainstream school.

2. Do you agree with these principles?

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Again, the definition of “inclusive approach “ needs to be more clearly defined.

Section 2 – Key features of inclusion – present, participating, achieving and supported

3. Are the expectations set out under each of the ‘present, participating, achieving and supported’ principles the right ones?

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There is no link available to say what the expectations are.

Section 3 – Deciding on the right provision for a child or young person

4. Are the entitlements and options for provision clear?

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Again, where is the link?

Section 4 - How and why could the exemptions be applied?

5. Is the commentary and the reflective questions on each of the exceptions helpful?

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No link available again.

Section 5 – Delivering Inclusion

6. Are there any areas missing, requiring strengthening, or which are not required and could be removed?

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There is no mention of how to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences which many of our young people face.

7. Were the case studies helpful?

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Where are the case studies?

General

8. Overall, is the guidance helpful?

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What guidance?no link available

9. Are there any other comments you would wish to make about the draft guidance on presumption of mainstreaming?

Presumption of mainstream does not offer inclusive education.

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