International recommendation

Inclusive education

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Themes:
Inclusive education and diversityMunicipalities
Populations of concern:
ChildrenPersons with disabilities
Relevant CRC articles:
Art. 28 – EducationArt. 29 – Education and children’s developmentArt. 30 – Minorities and indigenous peoples
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/7

Recommended measures (3)

Measure

Welcoming the programme to boost competencies in “special education” and inclusive practice, but concerned that many children with disabilities remain disproportionately vulnerable to bullying and violence in schools, the Committee recommends that the State Party:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Education and Research

(a) Strengthen measures to ensure that all children with disabilities benefit from inclusive education in mainstream schools, including through the provision of specialized staff and individual support, reasonable accommodation, teaching materials adapted to the educational needs of children with disabilities, and educational psychological counselling

Measure
Measure type:
Resources
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Education and Research

(b) Ensure that municipalities have sufficient resources to ensure equal education for all students with disabilities