Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Implementation of Child-Friendly Inclusive Education Policy in Pekanbaru Public Elementary Schools

Muthiah, Muthiah (Unknown)
Kurnia, Rita (Unknown)
Aibonotika, Azra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Child-Friendly Inclusive Education Policy in Pekanbaru Public Elementary Schools, identifying how the policy is implemented in the process of admitting students with special needs, curriculum implementation, provision of child-friendly facilities and infrastructure, and the roles of the government, school committees, community organizations, and professionals. This study also aims to explore the supporting factors and obstacles that arise in the implementation of the policy, and assess the extent to which the policy has an impact on educational services for students with special needs (PDBK). This research uses a qualitative approach with a policy research method (policy research). Data were collected through in-depth interviews with school principals, class teachers, special assistant teachers (GPK), the Head of the Curriculum Section of the Education Office, and PDBK parents. In addition, this study also utilized field observations and documentation studies of regulations, implementation guidelines, curricula, and school administrative documents regarding the implementation of inclusion. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing to determine the alignment between policies, implementation in the field, and the results achieved. The findings of this study are expected to provide a comprehensive picture of the effectiveness of implementing child-friendly inclusive education policies in Pekanbaru Public Elementary Schools and produce recommendations for strengthening the program, both for schools and local governments.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...