Seclusion
OVERVIEW
This is the 2nd of 3 videos in our short series on Seclusions, in collaboration with ARCH Disability Law Centre.
This video explains how seclusion relates to students’ rights under the Human Rights Code and the right to meaningful, inclusive education.
You will learn:
why schools have a duty to accommodate students with disabilities
why seclusion should be avoided
what more supportive alternatives schools should be using instead
how seclusion can affect a student’s well-being, learning, and sense of belonging.
You can find the transcription for this video here (including visual descriptions for the video).
Refer to our glossary if you’re having trouble understanding any of the terms in this series.
What should schools do instead of seclusion?
Seclusion is generally not appropriate if it stops a student from learning or interacting with others, or if it is used as a punishment. Schools should focus on supporting students in the classroom. Inclusion helps students stay with their classmates and be part of the school community.