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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.
Telling our own stories: reflections on family life in a disabling world
- Editors:
- MURRAY Pippa, PENMAN Jill
- Publisher:
- Parents with Attitude
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 276p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Personal accounts of disability, from disabled people and their families, introduced from the perspective of human rights, inclusion, and a social model of disability.
Improving communication between health and education for children with chronic illness or physical disability
- Authors:
- MUKHERJEE Suzanne, LIGHTFOOT Jane, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 164p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report of project based in York intended to improve communication between health and education staff about children with a chronic illness and physical disability. Health and education staff, parents and children were surveyed and an action plan for creating better systems for communication drawn up.
Working with parents of SEN children after the Code of Practice
- Editor:
- WOLFENDALE Sheila
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 148p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the Code of Practice on provision of education for children with special educational needs, a key element of which is effective cooperative working relationships with parents. Contains chapters on: delivering services for children with special needs - the place of parents; a review of the influence and effects of Portage; a parental perspective on partnership; implementing partnerships with parents in schools; a review of parent partnership schemes; promoting the effective practice of partnership; supporting parents at the Special Educational Needs Tribunal; and integrating services.
Early intervention studies for young children with special needs
- Editors:
- MITCHELL David, BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 355p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the need to identify children with special needs, and facilities that are being developed for this. Discusses the role of the parent in facilitating early learning, and the needs of parents when a child is diagnosed as having a disability. Also looks at advocacy and staff training.
The educator's guide to preventing child sexual abuse
- Editors:
- NELSON Mary, CLARK Kay
- Publisher:
- Network Publications
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 220p.
- Place of publication:
- Santa Cruz, CA
Aims to help education professionals and others in the broader community to become aware of the range of prevention possibilities there are and to pinpoint the factors that can make a programme of prevention successful.
Parent partnership services for special educational needs: celebrations and challenges
- Editor:
- WOLFENDALE Sheila
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 148p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book gives an understanding of the growth and operation of special educational needs parent partnership services (PPSs). The book provides information on the latest special needs and disability rights legislation, descriptions of good practice, case studies from practitioners, and guidance on giving and receiving training especially for independent parental supporters.
Children with fragile X syndrome: a parents' guide
- Author:
- DIXON Webber Jayne
- Publisher:
- Woodbine House
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 470p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bethesda, MD
Guide for parents of children with fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition which can cause physical and learning disabilities. Describes the syndrome, then looks at topics including the emotions of parents; genetics and genetic counselling; health of children with the syndrome; daily care; family life; child development; education; legal issues; and advocacy.
Caring for carers: identifying the needs of parent carers in North and West Wiltshire
- Authors:
- EVANS Simon, et al
- Publisher:
- Carers Support West Wiltshire
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 68p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Report of a research project which aimed to identify gaps in service provision for parent carers in North and West Wiltshire. Begins with a literature review of existing research in this field. Describes the results of a survey of Wiltshire parent carers, their characteristics and their experiences of services such as special equipment, health services, financial support, special education, social services, respite care, leisure activities, employment and information. Draws conclusions on the access to services of carers and makes recommendations for future practice.
Shaping the future: social life and leisure activities of blind and partially sighted children and young people aged 5-25
- Authors:
- KEIL Sue, et al
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind,|royal national institute|Royal National
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 223p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Part of a larger survey of blind and partially sighted children and young people. This volume focuses on leisure activities and the social lives of the young people surveyed. The survey looked at: leisure activities after school and outside school; public transport; friendships; attitudes of other people; what the children and young people thought could be done to make their lives easier; information needs of parents; implications for policy; children and young people with additional complex needs; and students with learning difficulties who are blind or partially sighted..