Schools For Special Needs 2006 - 2007 [Paperback]

A Complete Guide

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Description of Schools For Special Needs 2006 - 2007

Special education is a complex issue. Schools for Special Needs explains the system and processes involved and offers parents comprehensive, independent advice on those areas which most concern them.

With details of over 2000 establishments and guidance from experts in all sectors of special education, this book is an indispensable aid to the legal and practical aspects of ensuring suitable provision for children and young people at all stages of education.

The guide includes:

- advice on assessment and identification of needs, statementing, suitable provision and the choice of an appropriate school;
- where to seek help, the rights of parents and the role of the local education authority;
- the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2001;
- the Special Educational Needs Tribunal;
- guidance on benefits and allowances for children with special needs and their parents and carers;
- special arrangements for GCSE and GCE examinations;
- guidance on further and higher education;
- a guide to special educational needs in Scotland;
- advice for parents overseas;
- geographical directories of independent and non-maintained special schools, colleges and support services for young people aged 16+, state maintained special schools and independent mainstream schools with specialist provision;
- detailed information on over 100 schools with special needs provision;
- indexes listing schools according to each type of need;
- a comprehensive list of over 100 useful addresses, associations and support groups.

To see schools on-line, visit the Guide's website at www.gabbitas.net