1st Edition

Cultural Inclusion for Young People with SEND Practical Strategies for Meaningful Inclusion in Arts and Culture

By Paul Morrow Copyright 2023
156 Pages 30 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 30 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 30 Color & 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This practical book offers a multifaceted view of cultural inclusion from the perspective of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It provides a road map for teachers to ensure increased participation in arts and culture for children and young people with SEND, defining a series of characteristics for good practice. Chapters explore spaces as diverse as galleries, museums,... Read more

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: What does inclusion look like?

Chapter 3: Shaping a culturally inclusive curriculum

Chapter 4: Policy and strategy – implications for cultural inclusion – know your rights!

Chapter 5: Cultural Inclusion; a family’s perspective

Chapter 6: Producers of Art and Culture: Disabled-focused and disabled-led organisations

Chapter 7: Cultural inclusion – a historical perspective

Chapter 8: Anti-ableist pedagogy in Arts and Culture

Chapter 9: Contemporary art practice and Inclusive art practice

Chapter 10: Cultural Inclusion; Developing meaningful partnerships between schools and cultural organisations. The West London Inclusive Arts Festival

Chapter 11: Heritage settings and inclusion; school’s partnerships

Chapter 12: Relaxed performances and venues

Chapter 13: Where next in Art, culture, and inclusion?

Glossary

Index

Biography

Paul Morrow is Lead Practitioner of the Creative Arts at Westminster Special Schools and a practising artist. Paul founded the West London Inclusive Arts Festival, a festival funded by the John Lyon’s Charity involving six special needs schools and six cultural partners. He is also the co-author of the Cultural Inclusion Manifesto.

Ultimately, cultural inclusion is an essential piece of the jigsaw for ensuring that all children and young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Paul has brought the reality of this to life through this book. It’s now time for all of us to play our part in building a culturally rich and more inclusive world.

Professor Adam Boddison, Visiting Professor of Education, University of Wolverhampton