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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.
Together we can plan my future: the needs of school leavers with a visual impairment and additional disabilities
- Author:
- SeeABILITY
- Publisher:
- SeeABILITY
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leatherhead
Report focusing on the needs of young people with a visual impairment who also have additional disabilities and who are about to leave school in the West Country. Includes sections on: a profile of the West of England; the young people's disabilities; their future needs; the needs of parents; and summary of key findings.
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.
A new deal for children with special educational needs?
- Author:
- O'GRADY Carolyn
- Journal article citation:
- Coordinate, 65, May 1998, pp.5-6.
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network
Reports on how the Green Paper also promotes more inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN) within mainstream schools and more involvement of and support for parents.