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If a school is to be inclusive, it will need to locate itself within society. Managers and practi- tioners will then need to consider their place within the broader context. This chapter defines schools as a community within a community. As such, schools reflect community needs, both social and educational. Essentially, schools exist to enable learning and teach- ing to take place, which does not happen in a vacuum. Relationships with parents and the broader community are central to the effectiveness of schools. The chapter will discuss issues based on research undertaken in a range of schools, nationally and internationally.