Little Angels School, Kadamtala

Name of the Society : Kadamtala Welfare Society for Community Initiatives in
Inclusive Education .
Name of the Institution : LITTLE ANGELS SCHOOL
(For both Able & Disabled)
Date of Establishment : 2009
Location : Vivekananda Pally, P.O. Kadamtala . Dist. Darjeeling. Pin: 734011
Concept of the School : Inclusive Education as per the Govt.’s new policy:
‘ Right to Education for All ‘
Registration No : S / 1L / 81770
Foundress and Principal : Mrs Sabina Pradhan (Giri)
B.A. Montessori Trained.
Certificate of CII course –ADAPT Mumbai 2008,
Under The Women’s Council (U.K.)
Recently participated The North –South Dialogue
In Goa from 19-23 Feb 2012 where 12 countries
Participated.

Our School Moto : Together for a Better Tommorow.

Aims & Objectives of the School :

To create awareness among the people about
the Importance of education, specially among girl
Child as well as disabled children. To promote
Education to all without any discrimination.
To promote Inclusive Education in our Society.
To give opportunities to the poorer section of
our Society by giving free education to their child.

What is Inclusive Education ? Why do we need Inclusive Education?

Inclusive Education is when all children, whether able or disabled, rich or poor, boys or girls study together under one roof.
Disability is not a “disease” and cannot be cured by medication. You cannot “catch” disability by being with a disabled person. A majority of persons with disability can be made self sufficient through education and training. People with disability have similar thoughts, feelings, and ambitions like any “normal’’ person. They want to laugh ,play ,learn , have friends, go out and work like you and me.

We need Inclusive Education because everyone is a part of our Society. When children learn together, they learn not to be prejudiced about one another. Children with disability can be and are being educated in mainstream schools. Adults with disability who have gone to special schools have themselves said that they learnt more in mainstream schools.
No one would like to be separated from their brothers ,sisters, neighbours and friends only because they are different. Through Inclusive Education we can have a tolerant Society where all are respected.
Inclusion is a process not an event. It will not happen in a day or even a year. All of us have to continuously and constantly work for it.

BENEFITS OF INCLUSION:

The Govt. of India has started a scheme called ‘Sarva Siksha Abhiyan’ or Education for all without any discrimination.
Inclusion of children with disability into mainstream schools has benefits for everyone. Children with disability have more friends, learn from their normal friends and live in the same society as others instead of being in a separate special school. This raises their confidence and self-esteem. Normal children learn about differences, learn to adjust, be tolerant and more helpful to others.
Parents benefit,as studying in a regular school is less expensive than studying in a special school. They also feel a part of the community. The regular schools are usually closer to the house and so save time.

Society at large benefits, as educated people with disabilities can contribute to the progress of the country and will not be seen as burdens by their families and society. Inclusion can spread to other issues like communal harmony. A more tolerant and unified society can be created.

“One must be the change one wishes to see in the World .”

- By Suman Giri