First Published in 2004. Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this book contains helpful information about a range of special educational needs and provides clear guidance to help assistants give support in schools and pre-school settings. The advice promotes the inclusion of all pupils and suggests ways to raise the achievement of every individual. The following areas are covered: definitions of SEN and the principles of inclusion; the Code of Practice; the Disability Discrimination Act and the implications for schools; target setting and IEPs; the role of the assistant in giving support; working with other professionals and a glossary of terms. Written for teachers and teaching assistants.

About the Author
Marian Halliwell is Consultant for Inclusion (SEN) for Oxfordshire.

Reviews
"This book is written in a concise, clear and easy to understand style that makes it accessible to a wide audience...In short, I think this book does what it sets out to do. It would be a useful addition to any staffroom reference library." Learning Support, November/December 2005



Book Information
ISBN 9781843120070
Author Marian Halliwell
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g