The group are from a mixture of backgrounds with a shared interest in Scotland’s approach to inclusive education, particularly in the development towards a more inclusive version of ASN education.
Those visiting Stirling were part of a wider group based in Edinburgh, and represent national governance in education, initial teacher training, the inspectorate and child and youth care organisations.
Following a brief presentation about inclusive education in Stirling and the National Attainment Challenge, the group toured the building, visiting each school and service within the Campus. Afterwards they were able to discuss and ask questions about best practice and ways of working with staff from the Campus.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Professor Dolf van Veen, Director Netherlands Centre Education and Youth Care (NCOJ), said: “In the Netherlands we have a long history in separate schools for young people with additional learning support needs. However in the last twenty five years there have been calls for the reduction of special schools and the growing need to develop more inclusive learning environments in regular schools. We wanted to learn from the approach in Scotland, to rethink our design, aims and strategies, and to support improvements in practice, implementation and policy.”
Stirling Council’s Education Convenor Alistair Berrill said: “I hope that the Dutch delegation found their visit a valuable experience. I am sure there is a great deal we can all learn from one another about providing an inclusive education. Well done to everyone involved at the Raploch Community Campus.”
Dutch Delegation visit Raploch Campus
A delegation of ten educational reps from the Netherlands visited Raploch Community Campus recently as part of their study visit to Scotland.
