ABSTRACT
The inclusion of all learners regardless of specific educational need into regular schools continues to be promoted as the best option for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all. (NB: The term ‘learner’ is used throughout to denote children and young people as applied in the Professional Standards for Teachers in England). Preparation of teachers during their initial training programs should, therefore, be providing a suitable foundation to enable them to support this aim. At least at a minimal level newly graduated teachers should have the understanding that their role will require them to differentiate the curriculum and their pedagogy to ensure that all learners within their classes will be able to access an appropriate education.
