Celebrating the Special School
1st Edition
Published on 6. December 2012
134 pages
978-1-136-61042-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book challenges the assumption that special schools are a second-best educational option for their pupils. It celebrates the success and importance of special schools within England and the support of local education authorities (LEAs) in maintaining them. Full of examples highlighting good practice, including the views of parents, pupils and ex-pupils who have all experienced a positive special school education, the book:
clearly outlines the principles at the heart of the inclusion debate
discusses the tension in schools between raising standards and being inclusive
assesses the future role of special schools
offers an alternative vision of 'optimal education' for each child.
Celebrating the Special School will be of interest to parents of children attending special schools or considering placement, LEA officers, special school staff, staff working in units for pupils with SEN and parents of these children.
clearly outlines the principles at the heart of the inclusion debate
discusses the tension in schools between raising standards and being inclusive
assesses the future role of special schools
offers an alternative vision of 'optimal education' for each child.
Celebrating the Special School will be of interest to parents of children attending special schools or considering placement, LEA officers, special school staff, staff working in units for pupils with SEN and parents of these children.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
14,26 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-61042-4 (9781136610424)
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Michael Farrell is an independent consultant in Special Educational Needs.
Content
Chapter 1 Special Schools and Inclusion; Chapter 2 From Inclusion to Optimal Education; Chapter 3 Parents' Views; Chapter 4 Pupils' Views; Chapter 5 LEAs and Their Support of Special Schools; Chapter 6 Pedagogy 1: BESD and Cognitive Difficulties; Chapter 7 Pedagogy 2: Communication and Interaction Difficulties; Sensory Impairment and Physical Disabilities; Chapter 8 Outreach and In-reach; Chapter 9 Other Issues; Chapter 10 Conclusion;
