New guidelines to promote inclusion in Dubai schools – The National

New guidelines to promote inclusion in Dubai schools – The National

New guidelines that protect the rights of children with disabilities and promotes their inclusion in mainstream schools have been released by Dubai's private school regulator.. The handbook, issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority on Sunday, aims to protect pupils with disabilities from extra charges levied against them by schools for potentially needing extra support.. It also provides wider information about the legal responsibilities of a school towards pupils with disabilities.. The handbook Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education is intended for private schools and governing boards.. A separate dedicated guide detailing the rights of parents of children with disabilities will be released later this year.. The proposed guide will explain what parents can expect from schools and how to ensure the appropriate level of education is being delivered.. Some of the key new rules include informing the KHDA if a school denies admission to a pupil with disabilities.. Clearance is now required from the regulator to justify any additional fees charged to parents to fund education of pupils with disabilities.. The new guidelines build on the standards set out in 2017 for inclusive education in the emirate and is part of the wider ambition of Dubai to be