Whole-of-school strategies
School leaders understand that an inclusive school culture requires clear communication, respect, openness, fairness, and accountability. These strategies support a whole-school approach to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture that will benefit your entire school community.
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Using UDL in planning
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- engage in learning
- improve learning outcomes
![Teacher working with student](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/iStock-1363069809.jpg?h=2ef3ca55&itok=XKZ_xkLo)
Working in partnership: Relationships, shared goals and communication
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- participate in inclusive culture
- feel supported
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_1.jpeg?itok=-8aIFNrc)
Establish collaborative partnerships - Collaborative Partnerships in Action
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- develop positive relationships
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_2.jpeg?itok=jVrhfFop)
Value collaborative partnerships - Collaborative Partnerships in Action
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- develop positive relationships
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_3.jpeg?itok=Y8g1YLdu)
Sustain collaborative partnerships - Collaborative Partnerships in Action
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- develop positive relationships
![Parent and teacher shaking hands](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_640946641.jpeg?h=b57a69ca&itok=2ySKHyjx)
Communicating with parents
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_0.jpeg?itok=jeNXbZuA)
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- be understood
- feel supported
![Student in wheelchair at computer](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_293847261_4.jpeg?h=be137885&itok=ImH69UBi)
Understanding the Disability Standards I
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel supported
- be included
![Child in wheelchair at computer](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_293847261_3.jpeg?itok=v7fPM7au)
The Disability Standards for Education II: Making reasonable adjustments
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel included
- be supported