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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.
List of contents
CONTEXTUALISING SEN AND DISABILITIES
Introducing SEN
Principles of SEN: Theoretical Perspectives
Disability: Explanatory Beginnings
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES OF SEN AND INCLUSION
The Development of SEN: From Benevolent Humanitarianism to the Halfway House of Integration
The Emergence of Inclusive Education: From Humble Beginnings
OPERATIONALISING SEN AND INCLUSION
Current Legislation Governing SEN and Inclusion
Multi-agency Working
International Perspectives on SEN and Inclusive Education
Conclusions
About the author
Summary
Helps students explore the nature of SEND and contextualise is in relation to historical, ideological and political developments.
