Special needs handbook - Hannah Mortimer

Following the success of Special Needs in the Early Years, SpecialNeeds in the Primary Years supports the professional SENCO, theheadteacher who's trying to keep on the right side of the SpecialNeeds Code and the class teacher who is trying to do the best forall her children. The series provides information on specificproblems, guidance on the appropriate procedures to follow and activityideas to support particular difficulties.The SPECIAL NEEDS HANDBOOK gives primary teachers and SENCOs a wealthof information on special needs issues together with practicalsuggestions to help them fulfil their roles effectively.There is straightforward advice on how to assess special needs andhow to implement the legal requirements of the Code of Practice.Guidance is given on how to create individual education plansand how to work with and support the children, other staff and parents.A useful selection of photocopiable resources is also provided.The chapters in this book focus on:* Inclusion* Assessing Special Educational Needs* School Action* School Action Plus* Differentiation* Making sure the children feel involved* Working with parents* Working with other agencies.