ABSTRACT

First published in 1988. With the Education Reform Act 1988 firmly in place and impacting upon the education of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, this book examines the issues that arose from its implementation. It aims to promote debate as well as providing a record of the achievements in practice, policy and provision in Britain since the Warnock Committee reported. The challenges which remain or have been created since the introduction of the Education Act 1981 are also discussed.

chapter Two|17 pages

Special needs at the crossroads 1

chapter Three|13 pages

Labels, markets and inclusive education

chapter Five|15 pages

Funding special education

chapter Eight|12 pages

Do we need special needs coordinators?

chapter Nine|16 pages

A role for the special school

chapter Ten|12 pages

What happens after school?

chapter Thirteen|17 pages

Beyond special education: Some ways forward