Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs A Guide for Assistants in Schools and Pre-schools

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.

Introduction; What are special educational needs; Target setting and Individual Education Plans; The role of the assistant in supporting children and young people with special educational needs; Working with other professionals; Supporting pupils with general learning needs; Supporting children with specific learning difficulties; Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs; Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs; Supporting pupils with autistic spectrum disorders; Supporting pupils with sensory impairment; Supporting pupils with physical disabilities; Supporting pupils with medical needs.

Marian Halliwell is Consultant for Inclusion (SEN) for Oxfordshire.