Problems of implementing inclusive education in public schools of St. Petersburg

The article examines the implementation of inclusive school education in non-state schools on the example of St. Petersburg. Inclusive education involves teaching children with special educational needs in general education institutions together with their peers without any barriers. The article analyzes the problems faced by non-state educational institutions in the implementation of inclusive education in St. Petersburg, including: difficulties in integrating a “special” child into the communication space of peers, lack of opportunities for emotional relaxation of children, lack of specialized equipment, etc. A number of recommendations are offered to improve the situation by strengthening support from external organizations, improving the qualifications of teachers and creating specialized programs and methodological support. The result of the study is to identify the main problems and prospects for the development of inclusive education in non-state schools, taking into account the specific situation in St. Petersburg.