The Changing Face of Special Educational Needs: Impact and implications for SENCOs and their schools

by Ekins; Alison

• ISBN13: 9780415676151
• ISBN10: 0415676150
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2011-10-17
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This highly practical resource book shows teachers, SENCos and students in teacher training how to respond to the rapidly changing context of special education. Alison Ekins demystifies and unlocks the often confusing field of special education provision in schools today and will engage readers by: Summarising and clarifing new policy directions as they emerge with the publication of the White Papers on Education and SEN and Disability. Providing clear, practical activities to help bring the theory to life Encouraging critical reflection about existing systems within the school context, considering whether these will remain appropriate and #xE2;#xAC;#xDC;fit for purpose#xE2;#xAC;" Exploring the impact and implications of changes to educational policy (including those effected as a result of the Comprehensive Spending Review and widespread Local Authority budget cuts). This book will help the teacher, SENCO, senior leader or advisor to make sense of the rapid pace of change of policy and terminology related to SEN. It seeks to do this in a positive and supportive way, emphasising the exciting opportunities that these changes will provide for developing new, innovative and creative working practices.