The European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education is an independent organisation that acts as a platform for collaboration for its member countries, working towards ensuring more inclusive education systems.
We are the only European body maintained by our member countries with the specific mission of helping them improve the quality and effectiveness of their inclusive provision for all learners.
Our permanent network of ministerial representatives decides upon the specific priorities for our annual and multi-annual work programmes. This ensures that our work aligns with the priorities of the ministries of education in our member countries.
All our work is in line with and directly supports all international and European Union (EU) policy initiatives on education. We aim to ensure equity, equal opportunities and rights for all learners, in particular those who are vulnerable to marginalisation and exclusion, such as learners with disabilities and/or special educational needs.
Funding
The Agency is co-funded by the ministries of education in its member countries and by the European Commission via an operating grant within the European Union (EU) Erasmus+ education programme.
Articles of Association
Our Articles of Association describe the Agency’s overall aims, objectives and board procedures.
Accessibility
The Agency has the vision of becoming a role model of accessibility and inclusive practice. The main goal of the Agency's Accessibility Policy is to provide a fully accessible experience of the Agency and all its activities. This responsibility is accepted and shared by management and by every staff member. It is ensured with the help and support of experts within the Agency.