Problem Statement

Critics argue that implementation of inclusion policy in traditional schools creates distractions for both pupils with disability needs and non-disabled students. The main question of this research is: Does implementation of the inclusion policy impact the educational system in mainstream schools? This issue will be resolved by supporting research questions, which are highlighted in the following sections.

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Rationale for Research

The purpose of the current study is to develop further on previous researches carried out regarding the impacts of inclusion on disabled and non disabled pupils. Although extensive research has been carried out in various problems and issues regarding education and inclusion of disabled persons in different areas of society, the inclusion of disabled pupils in a primary school setting has not been extensively researched and if research has been carried out a proper, valid and logical conclusion needs to be derived from research.

The outcome and results of this research will benefit parents, teachers and administrators working in mainstream schools as well as special schools. The research methodology and samples used in this research can be used as a basis for further research by practitioners, teachers and students. As this research focuses on the instructors and pupils in a school, the readers can use this research to review practical implications of implementing inclusion policy in schools. Similarly, the research will provide ample amount of evidence and data for understanding the true essence of inclusion in schools and its impact on mainstream and special needs classrooms. The external benefits of this research are wide and varied and help the readers especially students, teachers and all those individuals that are connected directly or indirectly with special education.

Teachers working in mainstream and special needs schools face difficulties in making decisions about implementation of inclusion policies or separating pupils with special needs. I work in an inner London primary school in a disadvantage community of Wands worth. Half the pupils are entitled to free school meals (FSM).Well over two thirds of children are from minority ethnic backgrounds (largest groups represented are Black Caribbean and Black African) and a large majority do not speak English as their first language. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities is above the national average. Undergraduate Dissertation

A significant proportion of our pupils are disadvantage in one form or the other. I am keen to support them in getting a good start in life and progress on a good platform in their transition to secondary phase. As part of my career development, I am keen to further develop my skills in helping pupils to do better. Inclusion is an area that I am passionate about hence the drive and interest.

Finally, I hope to share what have learnt through this work with colleagues such that all staff, pupils and the school as a whole could benefit. Therefore, the implementation of inclusion policies in schools, provide students with special needs to access education and knowledge in a mainstream school setting and get a chance to relate with society. This implementation may also pose several risks to both students with special educational needs and non-special educational needs requirements. Undergraduate Dissertation

Aims and Objectives

The major aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of implementation of inclusion policy in mainstream schools. The research will specifically provide insight into the following.

· The effects of implementing inclusion policy on traditional teaching methods in mainstream schools

The positive and negative aspects of inclusion for pupils with special needs and non-disabled students