Since 1995, Brunei has taken steps to embrace the recommendations of the Salamanca Framework to promote inclusive learning environments In 1996, Brunei developed a national policy and action plan on education, with the following provisions:
u Education will be based on a philosophy of equal opportunity;
u The policy supports inclusive education, with schools responsive to the needs of all children;
u All children of school age will receive 12 years of compulsory education, including “children with special needs who can become contributing members of society if an appropriate education is offered”;35
u Establishment of a Special Education Unit to work closely with the Ministry of Education for setting standards and developing and implementing policies The Unit assists in developing guidelines, reviews and evaluates programmes, provides direct assistance to students, training for in-service teachers and supports educational research and information sharing;
u Modifications to cater for special needs include a focus on curriculum, staffing, instructional and evaluation strategies, materials, resources, facilitators and equipment;
u Quality is underpinned by modifying and strengthening teacher training to prepare teachers to teach in inclusive schools, with a focus on learners, content, the learning process and environment and educational outcomes The goal was to produce “reflective” teachers in ‘thoughtful’” schools; 
u Funding is allocated from the mainstream education budget