This rapid review addresses the query: What are recent examples of good practice in providing inclusive education in resource constrained environments, in terms of:
enrolling children with disabilities into mainstream schools
creating inclusive environments in schools, for example through teacher training, whole school approaches and awareness raising
identifying learning needs for children with disabilities, with a particular focus on intellectual disabilities
use of specialist education resources (eg. teachers, resource centres) to support mainstream schools
Case studies presented include:
DFID’s Girls Education Challenge – How disability disaggregated data can generate knowledge and help ensure education is more inclusive to girls with disabilities
Education for All in Bombali District, Sierra Leone
Supporting transition from primary to secondary for girls with disabilities in Kenya (2014-2022)
CBM’s experience providing inclusive education in Nicaragua