Primary School Syllabus Should Respond to Needs of Inclusive Education

Primary school syllabus should respond to needs of inclusive education

The debate that the country’s primary school syllabus does not cater for the needs of children with disabilities continues to rage. The syllabus, as others have argued, puts emphasis on abstract concepts and rigid assessment standards, thereby creating a hostile learning environment for students who require tailored support. Primary schoool pupils such as these need to learn under conducive environments For learners with visual impairments, for …

Record Breaking £11 Billion is Still Not Enough to End the Special Educational Needs Crisis

Parents and teachers left ‘overwhelmed’ by the failing SEN system in England’s schools, reports University of Portsmouth journalism student Ivana Domozetska. ‘I will do everything and anything for my daughter to get the support she [... read more ]

The need to foster an inclusive society in order to enhance the creative potential of students with disabilities and special educational needs was stressed by the Minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr. Mahend Gungapersad, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the ceremony for the distribution of teaching materials to students with disabilities, at the Resource Development Centre for Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) in Ferney. This ini…