This accessible book guides early career teachers (ECTs) through key areas of inclusion, providing context and understanding, sharing diverse reflections from practice, and introducing the essential principles of inclusive teaching.

Chapters explore a range of pertinent topics and perspectives on inclusion, from our values and pedagogy to understanding behaviour and disadvantage in the classroom. Each area is aligned with the Teachers' Standards to provide clarity on professional responsibilities and to show how inclusive practice weaves through every area of teaching. The book includes:

• A comprehensive overview of inclusion, with tools that can be utilised immediately
• Advice on adapting the curriculum and teaching to embrace inclusion
• Consideration of SEND and neurodiversity over time, with attention paid to reasonable adjustments to ensure all learners can thrive
• Recognition of the importance of culture and community, with guidance on working effectively with families to best support pupils
• Illustrative think pieces written by ECTs to bring theory to life and stimulate debate and reflection.

With accompanying infographics included to summarise key themes, this valuable book places inclusion at the core of high-quality teaching and ensures all ECTs are supported to be the best they can be in an ever-changing world. It is essential reading for all early career teachers, as well as trainee teachers and teacher training providers.