by Gabbitas (Author)
Special needs provision continues to be the focus of much attention. A growing emphasis on the importance of meeting individual and often complex needs means that finding the right school for your child can be a complicated process. Schools for Special Needs is an indispensable aid for anyone investigating the legal and practical aspects of SEN provision for children and young people at all stages of education. This fully updated guide covers: assessment and identification of needs, statementing, suitable provision and school choice; all special needs from ADHD and Autism to Speech and Language Difficulty and Visual Impairment; where to seek help, parents' rights and the role of the local authority; the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice; directories of independent and non-maintained special schools, colleges and support services; state-maintained special schools, and mainstream independent schools with specialist provision.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 608
Edition: 19
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Nov 2013
ISBN 10: 0749470399
ISBN 13: 9780749470395
Book Overview: Schools for Special Needs is the definitive guide to special needs education, providing independent advice for those assessing the legal and practical aspects of ensuring suitable educational provision for children and young people at all stages of education.