The level of development of society, achievements in the establishment of the principles of humanism and democracy can be determined in relation to children with special needs. The article touches upon the problem of introducing an inclusive approach to learning in the educational environment. The inclusive model is an alternative to the boarding school system (special education) and provides for equal access to education for students with special educational needs, creates conditions in which they study in the general educational environment at the place of residence. In recent years, Ukraine has been actively developing inclusive education and creating common approaches to the education of children with special educational needs, according to which every child is covered by learning, adapted and successfully socialized in society.