The framework details five areas of activity which contribute to inclusive practice across an institution:
In addition to the five areas of activity, the framework is underpinned by the principles of empathic leadership, staff empowerment, student partnership, and clear communication.
To implement these at institutional level requires all members of the university community to examine their own practices, and to take positive action where inequality is identified. This can and should be discipline or context relevant; the approach to inclusive education may look very different in healthcare compared to the arts, sciences or humanities.