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Special children, integration and moral education
- Author:
- LEICESTER Mal
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 8(4), 1994, pp.300-311.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper explores issues concerning the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools and draws out the implications of the discussions for moral education. Social and personal theories of disability are reconciled to provide a basis for a moral education which bridges 'alternative' moral traditions. The author argues that successful integration requires a moral education for teachers and pupils which encourages the development of both a 'caring justice' and a 'judicious care'.
Mental health and school absenteeism in children with long-term physical conditions: a secondary analysis of the British Child and Adolescent Mental Health Surveys 2004 and 2007
- Authors:
- FINNING Katie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 48(1), 2022, pp.110-119.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Children and young people (CYP) with long-term physical conditions (LTCs) are more likely to have poorer mental health and more school absenteeism compared with CYP with no LTCs. However, there is limited longitudinal research, and the extent to which these difficulties persist in CYP with LTCs is unknown. Furthermore, little is known about the relative impact of different types of LTC on mental health and absenteeism. Methods: This study investigated cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of different LTCs with mental health and school absenteeism in a large (N = 7977) nationally representative survey of CYP in Great Britain and its 3-year follow-up. Psychopathology was assessed using the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and diagnosis of any psychiatric disorder using the Development and Wellbeing Assessment (DAWBA). Days absent and persistent absence (missing 10% or more of school days) were reported by parents. Results: Compared with those with no LTCs, CYP with any LTC had higher SDQ total difficulties scores at baseline (adjusted mean difference 1.4, 1.1-1.6) and follow-up (1.1, 0.8-1.4) and were more likely to have a psychiatric disorder at baseline (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59, 1.34-1.89) and follow-up (1.75, 1.44-2.12). Children with any LTC also missed more days of school at baseline (adjusted incidence rate ratio 1.47, 1.31-1.64) and follow-up (1.17, 1.00-1.36) and were more likely to be persistently absent (aOR baseline 1.78, 1.48-2.14; follow-up 1.27, 1.00-1.61). Neurodevelopmental disorders, migraines and atopic conditions were particularly strongly associated with both mental health and absenteeism. Conclusions: Children with LTCs had poorer mental health and more school absence than those with no LTCs. Clinicians should routinely enquire about mental health and school attendance in CYP with LTCs and should collaborate with families and schools to ensure these children are provided with sufficient mental health and educational support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Disability
- Author:
- THORNTON Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, October 2000, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Research from many sources reveals that their disability has a substantial impact on children's experiences at school. Moreover they are capable of participating in decisions about how to cope with it, and that they want to be allowed to participate in this way.
Integration and its future: a case study of primary education and physical disability
- Authors:
- HADLEY Roger, WILKINSON Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(3), September 1995, pp.309-323.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes a case study of the integration in mainstream schooling in two LEA's of children of primary school age with physical disabilities. Levels of disability are compared with the location of the children in the school system and any special provision made for them. Quality of provision is also explored. Factors affecting the overall levels of integration in the LEA's and differences between them are examined and the wider implications of recent legislation for the future development of integration are discussed in the light of the findings of the study.
Pharos: self-assessment tools for service development and improvement for schools, educational, and support services for young learners with visual impairment
- Authors:
- JONES Robert D., PRAIN Iain
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Visual Impairment, 32(2), 2014, pp.170-174.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Specialised schools for the visually impaired have been in existence for a great number of years. However, in the latter half of the 20th century there began a debate, which continues today, as to their relevance in an age of inclusion. Those schools that remain may well be greatly experienced in teaching learners with little or no sight. They do not, however, have a preordained right to always exist, particularly as islands in an increasingly interconnected and accountable education system. Pharos is a self-evaluation tool, developed from an European Union (EU) funding school project, which all service providers, including special schools, can assess their progress towards being part of an interconnected model of partnership, sharing, and cooperation so that the diverse educational needs of young people with visual impairment are met. (Publisher abstract)
Each belongs: integrated education in Canada
- Author:
- SHAW Linda
- Publisher:
- Centre for Studies on Integration in Education
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The goal of the Hamilton and Waterloo Catholic School Boards in Ontario, Canada, is to meet the needs of all children in age-appropriate classes in neighbourhood schools. There are no special schools. This report describes local school board policy and practice, covers integration strategies, including some detailed case studies, and investigates the parents’ perspective. It captures the spirit of these inclusive school communities in a series of integration strategies including some case studies and investigates the parents’ perspectives.
Why it's worth it: inclusive education in Scotland; a parents' perspective
- Author:
- MOLLARD Ceri
- Publisher:
- Scottish Human Services Trust
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 156p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This book was written after speaking with 15 parents of children with special educational needs throughout Scotland about their child’s experiences of inclusive education in mainstream school. The families interviewed included children and young people at all stages of education from nursery right through to 18 year olds just about to leave school, and a range of experiences of education and inclusion from very positive to very negative. The experiences that are recounted in this book are real life illustrations of what it is like for families to include their children in mainstream schools in Scotland today. These accounts provide practical examples of what works and what doesn’t work to make pupils and their families feel like an included part of their chosen mainstream school. The book explores all aspects of school inclusion including the policy context, access to information, planning and support of inclusive placements, legal exclusions from mainstream school and the benefits of inclusion for everyone.
Human rights and school change: the Newham story
- Authors:
- JORDAN Linda, GOODEY Chris
- Publisher:
- Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
- Edition:
- 2nd
This book charts the steps which brought about the closure of most of the separate special schools and units in Newham, East London, over a 12-year-period, 1984-96. At the same time Newham's ordinary schools have undergone major changes to improve provision for all pupils. The report describes the London education authority's de-segregation programme to bring disabled children into mainstream schools.
Explaining variance in achievement motivationamong learning disability (LD) students in regular education classrooms
- Author:
- MARKWARD Martha J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 1(1), 2002, pp.27-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This qualitative study identifies individual and situational differences that might explain why some LD students acquire a greater sense of mastery in regular educational settings than do other LD students. The author questioned the teachers of the six LD students about the learning experiences of those students in an achievement situation. Teacher responses suggest thatseveral individual and situational differences have implications for social workers interested in bringing about correspondence in the cues teachers give and the ones LD students need to acquire a sense of mastery in an inclusive setting.
Within reach: an evaluation of the schools access initiative
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- National Union of Teachers
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This study evaluates the Schools Access Initiative (SAI), which aims to increase access to mainstream schools for pupils with a physical or sensory impairment. The aim of the study is to follow up on to earlier reports: ‘Within reach: a study’ (1992) and ‘Within reach: the school survey’ (1993). These earlier reports were the basis for a campaign which preceded the introduction of SAI. A sample of eight LEAs and twenty seven schools are used as a basis for the report. Attitudes to inclusion; LEA knowledge of accessibility; views on management of the SAI; and sufficiency of the SAI are looked at.