IntroductionInclusive education provides equal opportunities for students with disabilities to enter mainstream schools with students without disabilities (Hyde, n.d.). Inclusion is the right of the child and parents to attend ordinary or special schools; it is the school's responsibility to accept the child and make reasonable adjustments if necessary. Every child has the right to achieve their goals along with satisfaction and self-fulfillment. Educational policies and procedures In March 2002 there was a focus on social inclusion, to improve positive outcomes for disadvantaged students in mainstream schools. The social inclusion initiative recognizes groups that fall into the category of the most disadvantaged groups or individuals; the aim is to improve outcomes for these people or groups (Ministerial Advisory Committee, 2005). The DDA (Disability Discrimination Act (1992)) and disability standards must be taken into account when educating students with disabilities. If a student wishes to study at a mainstream school, that school must make any adjustments that are reasonable for that student. If the school does not agree, the student can take their case to a higher level using the DDA, Disability Standards and Equal Opportunity Act (1994). Students with disabilities are not the only ones who benefit from the inclusion initiative, any student who may need additional support could access it. Students who have financial problems may receive negotiated rates. Inclusive practices A student can be supported in an inclusive mainstream school with things like a negotiated learning plan or an individual education plan. (Hyde, n.d.) It is important to plan carefully for each individual student, to help meet the n...... half of the task ......on. [report] pp. 10-12.Hyde, M. (n.d.). (2010). Inclusive education: the path to the future. In: Anderson, C., Carpenter, L. & Conway, R. eds. Inclusion and diversity engagement. 2nd ed. Melbourne: Hyde, Carpenter and Conway, pp. 386-387. Concepts, L. (2014). Definition of hidden curriculum. [online] Retrieved from: http://edglossary.org/hidden-curriculum/ [Accessed: April 11, 2014]. Arizona.edu. (2014). How do diverse and inclusive learning environments benefit students? | The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.arizona.edu/diversity/how-do-diverse-and-inclusive-learning-environments-benefit-students [Accessed: April 11, 2014].Hyde, M. (n.d. ). (2010). Inclusive education: the path to the future. In: Anderson, C., Carpenter, L. & Conway, R. eds. Inclusion and diversity engagement. 2nd ed. Melbourne: Hyde, Carpenter and Conway, pp. 393.