Key Message
Preventing school failure involves developing an inclusive system where all learners – including those at risk of failure and most vulnerable to exclusion – receive a high-quality education.
Fostering Collaboration for Inclusive Education
We learn best when we learn together.
The Agency supports the ministries of education of over 30 member countries as they improve their inclusive education policy and practice. It also co-operates with transnational organisations and engages educators, experts, learners and families to ensure high-quality educational opportunities for all.
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Projects
We carry out projects involving our extensive network in Agency member countries. We aim to provide member countries and stakeholders at the European level with evidence-based information and guidance on implementing inclusive education systems.
Read more about the various Agency projects in detail in this section.
Country Information
The Agency has 31 member countries, covering 35 jurisdictions (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as Belgium’s French and Flemish communities are each represented separately). This section contains information about each of the member countries.
Publications
Access the Agency’s latest publications here. Publications are available in up to 25 Agency languages and can be freely downloaded.
Multimedia
This area contains Multimedia materials including key messages, Agency presentations and links to videos from the Agency YouTube channel.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education
This area presents quantitative and qualitative country information from the European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education (EASIE) in an accessible, interactive and easily comparable way.
Latest News from the Agency
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New European Commission initiatives to improve education in Europe
Two new initiatives presented by the European Commission provide recommendations for European Union… -
Finnish survey reveals increase in school absenteeism
A survey has revealed an increase in school attendance problems among lower‑secondary school… -
German launch of the 2020 UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report
The German national launch of UNESCO's 2020 GEM Report took place online on 22 September. -
International conference on cross-sectoral coalition for early child development
The Ministry of National Education in Poland hosted an online conference entitled ‘Building a cross… -
New UNESCO Report – Towards inclusion in education: Status, trends and challenges
UNESCO's new report examines the developments in inclusive education since the Salamanca Statement … -
COFACE webinar on inclusive education and COVID-19
A webinar on Monday 14 September explored how learners are excluded from education, particularly as… -
The Agency’s resource analysis of the Cypriot education system
The Agency has completed an analysis of resources allocated to special needs and inclusive… -
‘Sign Languages are for Everyone!’ UN International Day of Sign Languages
The UN International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September celebrates the linguistic identity and… -
Call for Nominations: UNESCO/Kuwait Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The Call for Nominations is now open for the 2020–2021 UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah… -
eBulletin July 2020
This eBulletin brings updates on Agency projects and activities, including work with the European… -
UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report on Inclusion and Education
The 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report from UNESCO launched online on 23 June. -
Vacancy for a Project Manager
The Agency currently has a vacancy for a Project Manager, who will provide support across a number… -
New Agency collaboration with Portugal within the EU Structural Reform Support Programme
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support has selected the Agency… -
Online meetings for SRSP work in Cyprus
The Agency organised four online meetings in June 2020 as part of the European Union’s Structural… -
New publications examine Agency member country policies for inclusive education
A range of new publications is now available on the Agency website, each exploring different… -
Virtual Launch of UNESCO’s 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report on Inclusion and Education
The 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific…
Featured Content
Inclusive Education in Action Online Resource Base: Open Call for Case Studies
UNESCO together with the Agency have developed an online resource and knowledge-base presenting information from across the globe on inclusive approaches to policy and practice, benefiting both policy-makers and practitioners.
European Agency Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions and measures
The European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education is closely monitoring developments surrounding the global Coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic.
Preventing School Failure: Examining the Potential of Inclusive Education Policies at System and Individual Levels
The Preventing School Failure (PSF) project highlights the link between school failure and inclusive policies. It particularly aims to examine the evidence to suggest that inclusive education policies have the potential to prevent school failure – both in relation to individuals and the overall system.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education: 2018 Dataset Cross-Country Report
The EASIE 2018 Dataset Cross-Country Report presents the analysis of the 2018 dataset collected via the European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education (EASIE) activities.
Country Policy Review and Analysis
The goal of the Country Policy Review and Analysis (CPRA) work is to aid country reflection regarding the development of policy for inclusive education. It aims to act as a tool for stimulating discussion in the country concerned.