The Curriculum Framework (1998) defines inclusivity as 'providing all groups of students, irrespective of educational setting, with access to a wide and empowering range of knowledge, skills and values. It means recognising and accommodating the different starting points, learning rates and previous experiences of individual students or groups of students.' (p.17)
The philosophy of inclusivity encourages educators to create new ways to challenge gifted and talented students:
Virtually any child at some stage in their education could find themselves at risk. They won't necessarily fit the stereotype of the truant or the disruptive student, they may be having family problems, be ill or they may be gifted.
This section of the web site seeks to direct attention to traditionally under-represented groups of at-risk gifted students in an effort to ensure that appropriate educational opportunities are provided.