Celebrating the Special School by Michael Farrell - 9781138434356

Taylor & Francis

While acknowledging the government's efforts to promote and implement inclusion and inclusive policies in mainstream schools, this book contends that few schools are adequately prepared to provide for all pupils with SEN. It features case studies of independent and maintained special schools and includes the views of parents and students. > \nThis book challenges the assumption that special schools are a second-best educational option for their pupils. It celebrates the success and importance of special schools within England and the support of local education authorities (LEAs) in maintaining them. Full of examples highlighting good practice, including the views of parents, pupils and ex-pupils who have all experienced a positive special school education, the book:\nclearly outlines the principles at the heart of the inclusion debate \ndiscusses the tension in schools between raising standards and being inclusive \nassesses the future role of special schools \noffers an alternati.