Full Description
Understanding and engaging critically with the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) is a difficult task. However, the new edition of this bestselling book continues to help students contextualize SEND in relation to historical, ideological and political developments as well as support them in developing a critical understanding of the complexities associated with inclusion.Completely up to date with recent legislation such as the SEND Code of Practice (2014) there are case studies, reflections and activities which will help students question practice they have seen and experienced.Covering the 0-25 age range this book is suitable for all those working with children and young people across education, health and social work.
Contents
CONTEXTUALISING SEN AND DISABILITIESIntroducing SENPrinciples of SEN: Theoretical PerspectivesDisability: Explanatory BeginningsThe Development of SEN: From Benevolent Humanitarianism to the Halfway House of IntegrationThe Emergence of Inclusive Education: From Humble BeginningsOPERATIONALISING SEN AND INCLUSIONCurrent Legislation Governing SEN and InclusionMulti-agency WorkingInternational Perspectives on SEN and Inclusive EducationConclusions
