Introduction

This new edition of Special Educational Needs in Schools provides a concise but comprehensive overview of key issues in provision for children with special needs in schools, emphasising the role of the mainstream classroom teacher. This second edition looks at the numerous changes in special educational policy and practice that have taken place in the past five years. Topics covered include:

• concepts of SEN
• the legislative framework
• the range of special educational need and provision
• teaching approaches and organisational strategies
• frameworks of support.