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.
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.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, parent-child relations, physical disabilities, placement, school children, school exclusion, special education, special educational needs, children, education;
A research review of what works in inclusive education, defined as a process by which the school builds its capacity to accept all pupils from the local community and reduces the need to exclude pupils
A research review of what works in inclusive education, defined as a process by which the school builds its capacity to accept all pupils from the local community and reduces the need to exclude pupils
Extended abstract:
Sebba, Judy Sachder, Darshan What works in inclusive education? Barnardo's 1997
Summary
A research review of what works in inclusive education, defined as a process by which the school builds its capacity to accept all pupils from the local community and reduces the need to exclude pupils
Context
Within the last 30 years there has been a shift from a 'medical' model of education, in which its purpose was seen as to minimise or eradicate difficulties and disabilities. A more interactive approach, developed in the 1980s, required the school to provide sufficient support to enable the pupil to cope with the demands resulting from a mismatch between individual characteristics and the demands of the organisation and curriculum. A third model in the 1990s proposed that difficulties and disabilities were acknowledged and support or adaptation provided but also that the difficulties should stimulate consideration of limitations in the current provision, or whole-school improvement.
Method
Contents
The review addresses the questions
How do legislation and policy influence developments in inclusive education?
What forms of school organisation are recommended?
What forms of classroom practice are recommended?
What is the impact of inclusive education?
What do studies of exclusion suggest about developing inclusive education?
What happens before and after school?
Findings
The factor which emerged as having greatest impact on the effective inclusive education of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities was seen to be the expectations of staff, parents and pupils. The effectiveness of support appears to be more closely related to how it is organised, planned and monitored than the overall amount of it. Where teachers set examples of valuing difference the pupils respond by interacting more openly with each other. It appears that inclusive education benefits the academic achievement of pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. The experience of inclusive education (rather than undergoing training) is the single most powerful influence on teacher development in inclusive practice.
144 references
Subject terms:
inclusive education, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, school children, schools, special education, children, education;
Account of the desegregation of the education service in the London Borough of Newham, when over a twelve year period, the Boroughs special schools were gradually closed, and disabled children and children with learning difficulties joined their colleagues in mainstream schools.
Account of the desegregation of the education service in the London Borough of Newham, when over a twelve year period, the Boroughs special schools were gradually closed, and disabled children and children with learning difficulties joined their colleagues in mainstream schools.
Subject terms:
human rights, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, school children, schools, special education, children, education, equal opportunities;
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.
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.
Subject terms:
law, learning disabilities, parent-child relations, parents, physical disabilities, school children, schools, social welfare law, social care provision, special education, special educational needs, teachers, children, education, education law;
Presents revised versions of papers that were presented at a symposium and Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent, in March 2000 on inclusion in mainstream classes of children with special educational needs or with learning difficulties. The symposium also discussed school exclusions. Paper one looks at promoting responsible inclusion and providing quality education for all; paper two is on enabling inclusion for individuals; paper three focuses on 'hard' or extremely difficult cases; paper four is on teacher training, special needs and inclusive education; paper five looks at the curriculum and its influence on the inclusion process; paper six focuses on preventing disabilities from handicapping the futures of our children; paper seven asks the question 'is a social model sufficient to enable inclusive educational practice'; paper eight is on the social model of disability and inclusive education; paper nine looks at change management; paper ten presents a developmental perspective; paper eleven offers the view of a practitioner; and papers twelve and thirteen look at decisions and enabling inclusion.
Presents revised versions of papers that were presented at a symposium and Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent, in March 2000 on inclusion in mainstream classes of children with special educational needs or with learning difficulties. The symposium also discussed school exclusions. Paper one looks at promoting responsible inclusion and providing quality education for all; paper two is on enabling inclusion for individuals; paper three focuses on 'hard' or extremely difficult cases; paper four is on teacher training, special needs and inclusive education; paper five looks at the curriculum and its influence on the inclusion process; paper six focuses on preventing disabilities from handicapping the futures of our children; paper seven asks the question 'is a social model sufficient to enable inclusive educational practice'; paper eight is on the social model of disability and inclusive education; paper nine looks at change management; paper ten presents a developmental perspective; paper eleven offers the view of a practitioner; and papers twelve and thirteen look at decisions and enabling inclusion.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, physical disabilities, school children, school exclusion, schools, social model, special education, special educational needs, change management, children, education;
A new special educational needs (SEN) code of practice is due to be introduced in September 2001. A draft form has been published for consultation. This article examines the new form of the SEN code and looks at the main changes. The principles of 'working in partnership with parents' and 'pupil participation' are at the forefront of the new code. Further changes include the descriptions of categories of SEN, alteration to the school based stages of provision and more detail on the role of the SENCO.
A new special educational needs (SEN) code of practice is due to be introduced in September 2001. A draft form has been published for consultation. This article examines the new form of the SEN code and looks at the main changes. The principles of 'working in partnership with parents' and 'pupil participation' are at the forefront of the new code. Further changes include the descriptions of categories of SEN, alteration to the school based stages of provision and more detail on the role of the SENCO.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, needs, physical disabilities, school children, schools, special education, special educational needs, standards, children, conduct disorders, education, emotionally disturbed children;
Tizard Learning Disability Review, 3(3), July 1998, pp.40-45.
Publisher:
Emerald
Outlines some of the recent changes in the pattern of provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEN), with particular emphasis on incidence, prevalence and placement. Key points which emerge from the summary are the increased inclusion in mainstream schools of pupils with SEN, the downward trend in the number of pupils being placed in special schools, the apparent trend towards a more multiply-disabled special school population, and a sharp increase in the number of pupils being excluded from mainstream education. In addition, there are indicators that the most severely intellectually disabled are the least likely to be included in mainstream school provision.
Outlines some of the recent changes in the pattern of provision for pupils with special educational needs (SEN), with particular emphasis on incidence, prevalence and placement. Key points which emerge from the summary are the increased inclusion in mainstream schools of pupils with SEN, the downward trend in the number of pupils being placed in special schools, the apparent trend towards a more multiply-disabled special school population, and a sharp increase in the number of pupils being excluded from mainstream education. In addition, there are indicators that the most severely intellectually disabled are the least likely to be included in mainstream school provision.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, needs, physical disabilities, policy, school children, social policy, special education, special educational needs, statistical methods, children, education;
Reports on the philosophy and demands of the growing international movement for inclusive education which welcomes all children, whatever their needs and abilities. Presents a framework for change on a national and international basis.
Reports on the philosophy and demands of the growing international movement for inclusive education which welcomes all children, whatever their needs and abilities. Presents a framework for change on a national and international basis.
Subject terms:
inclusive education, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, school children, schools, special education, change management, children, childrens rights, education, equal opportunities;
Childhood is a time of rapid change which can cause stress for many children, but those with special needs may have to face additional stresses, either at home or at school. Investigates how to handle children with stress derived from various sources, including health, educational and social. Also looks at the causes and effects of stress and ways of preventing or minimising it, as well as coping strategies. Chapters focus on children with sensory impairments, disabilities, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural difficulties, as well as children from black and minority ethnic communities and gifted children.
Childhood is a time of rapid change which can cause stress for many children, but those with special needs may have to face additional stresses, either at home or at school. Investigates how to handle children with stress derived from various sources, including health, educational and social. Also looks at the causes and effects of stress and ways of preventing or minimising it, as well as coping strategies. Chapters focus on children with sensory impairments, disabilities, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural difficulties, as well as children from black and minority ethnic communities and gifted children.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, prevention, psychology, school children, stress, visual impairment, black and minority ethnic people, children, conduct disorders, coping behaviour, deafness, education, emotionally disturbed children, families;
Guide to including children with multiple disabilities in mainstream education. Combines up to date research from the United States with case studies. Describes how to perform accurate functional assessments, stresses the importance of teaching skills with everyday applications, offers alternatives to visual and auditory communication modes, provides ideas for enhancing socialisation, and explains how to involve all members of the school community. Looks at how learning needs change as children progress from pre-school to primary to secondary education.
Guide to including children with multiple disabilities in mainstream education. Combines up to date research from the United States with case studies. Describes how to perform accurate functional assessments, stresses the importance of teaching skills with everyday applications, offers alternatives to visual and auditory communication modes, provides ideas for enhancing socialisation, and explains how to involve all members of the school community. Looks at how learning needs change as children progress from pre-school to primary to secondary education.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, physical disabilities, school children, schools, socialisation, special education, students, visual impairment, assessment, children, deafness, education;