Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book explores the contributors’ commitment to inclusion and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision of the highest quality. It describes inclusive relationships that lie at the heart of effective SEND provision. The book considers the complexity and uncertainty that the practitioner must embrace to create new opportunities for young people in educational settings. It looks at the language of SEND from past to present. The book focuses on the philosophy of Wittgenstein, they argue that language matters and is more than fashion or political correctness. It examines the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO’s) role in leading professional learning for inclusion for all staff. The book discusses the benefits of a lesson study approach for teacher development. It considers the ways in which a leadership approach is vital in supporting children and young people with medical needs in school.