Most countries still use a categorical approach underpinned by a medical model within special needs education, that considers learners as having deficits that require compensatory measures in provision.
Inclusive education policy and practice activities that use labelling and terminology linked to special needs underpinned by a medical approach, with separate provision for different groups, are not in line with the rights-based approach to inclusive education systems, which focuses on the barriers within the system.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education available for the 2020/2021 school year
The data tables and country background information for the 2020/2021 school year are now available from 23 Agency member countries.
New video on including the voices of learners and families in educational decision-making
The Agency has developed a new video to accompany its Voices into Action activity.
The value of diversity: European Conference on Educational Research
The Voices into Action and Building Resilience through Inclusive Education Systems activities were presented at the conference, which aims to promote high-quality educational research across Europe.
2023 Global Education Monitoring Report: Technology in education
The 2023 report focuses on the challenges and opportunities of technology in education.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education: 2019/2020 Cross-Country Report
The Cross‑Country Report collates data from 28 countries about learners’ access to and placement in inclusive education.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education: 2019/2020 School Year Dataset Cross-Country Report
This report focuses on the 2019/2020 school year dataset. It covers pre-primary, primary, lower-secondary and upper-secondary education.
Voices into Action: Including the Voices of Learners and their Families in Educational Decision-Making – Final Summary Report
The Voices into Action (VIA) activity examined how to meaningfully involve the voices of learners and their families in educational decision-making processes. It aimed to:
Update to the Agency's position on inclusive education systems available in all Agency languages
The Agency has published an updated edition of its position on inclusive education systems, which is available in 25 languages.