Managing Special Needs in the Primary School.
Title:
Managing Special Needs in the Primary School.
Author:
Dean, Mrs Joan.
ISBN:
9780203138335
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (206 pages)
Contents:
Managing special needs in the primary school -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- Chapter 1 The current situation -- Chapter 2 The whole school approach -- Chapter 3 Identifying and assessing children with special needs -- Chapter 4 The organisation of special needs -- Chapter 5 Children with learning difficulties -- Chapter 6 Emotional and behavioural problems -- Chapter 7 Physical disabilities -- Chapter 8 The exceptionally able child -- Chapter 9 Working with parents -- Chapter 10 Support services -- Chapter 11 Staff development -- Chapter 12 Evaluation -- Chapter 13 Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Check-lists -- Appendix 2: Tests available to teachers -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
The Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs has significantly changed the way in which schools assess and provide for pupils with special needs. The various chapters of the book cover: * recent legislation * the needs of children with different types of special needs * school policy and the whole school approach * approaches to the National Curriculum * possible ways of organising for special educational needs * the role of the special needs co-ordinator * the role of the class teacher * assessment and record keeping * working with parents * staff development * support services Written with the needs of primary school teachers and heads in mind, this book addresses the implications which the Code of Practice has for primary schools, focusing in particular on these issues from the management point of view.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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