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  • 20 - Inclusive Education in Flanders, Belgium

  • from Part IV - Practice
  • Edited by Gauthier de Beco, University of Huddersfield, Shivaun Quinlivan, National University of Ireland, Galway, Janet E. Lord
  • Book:
    The Right to Inclusive Education in International Human Rights Law
    Published online:
    15 April 2019
    Print publication:
    02 May 2019, pp 514-529

  • Summary

    This chapter examines the situation of inclusive education in Flanders, Belgium. Despite the high degree of diversity, Flanders has great difficulties in dealing with the variety of pupils. Regarding inclusive education, Flemish teachers state they are ‘scared’, ‘nervous’, ‘apprehensive’, ‘angry’, and ‘worried’. The number of students in special education has been increasing continuously since 2000. The three authors analyse the current education system which has in fact a strong history of two broad, separate, and well-equipped systems: regular and special education. Following the CRPD ratification, Flanders adopted a new policy through the M-decree. The implementation and challenges of the M-decree are mapped. Assumptions on deficit-thinking, labeling, and special education continue to be seen as the best solution for children with special educational needs in Flanders