The statutory inclusion statement in the National Curriculum for England describes schools' responsibility to provide a curriculum that meets the specific needs of individuals and groups of pupils. The statement provides examples of how this responsibility can be met. It sets out three principles that are essential for teachers and schools to follow when developing an inclusive curriculum:

• setting suitable learning challenges
• responding to pupils' diverse learning needs
• overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils.

The aims of the national curriculum

When planning their provision, schools and teachers should also consider the two broad aims of the national curriculum.

• Aim 1: The school curriculum should aim to provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve.
• Aim 2: The school curriculum should aim to promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
  

The statutory inclusion statement and the aims of the national curriculum can be accessed from this page.