Partnership Working to Support Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Finding innovative ways of supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in this context is more important than ever, as children are being diagnosed with increasingly complex needs. Those working with children need to be aware of the fresh opportunities that are opening up and which can help every individual to maximise their full potential.
This book examines how partnership working affects children with SEND by considering:
- the diversity of additional needs;
- the role of specialist schools that have an SEN specialism;
- partnership working between mainstream and special schools;
- partnership working with groups of schools, including those that are co-located or federated;
- the growth of academies and trust schools;
- schools and other services working together;
- the work of extended schools and children's centres;
- a wide range of other services for children, young people and families.
Filled with case studies of effective practice from real schools and services, this book is a must-have for those looking at how to work together to achieve positive outcomes for all.
Rona Tutt OBE is a Past President of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and works as a consultant, writer and researcher on all matters relating to education in general, and special educational needs and disabilities in particular.
a useful tool for the next module I am currently planning for, SEN and inclusion. I will be recommending this to my students as additional reading.
This book is simply laid out, and offers six chapters of interrelated practitioner informed advice and guidance on the rudiments of partnership working. This book will be recommended for a Foundation Degree Module on Partnerships in Education. There are wonderful insights, real-world practice scenarios woven through to strengthen and support the arguments, and assist the reader in making such linkages. I would however contend that the book could be elevated by including some recent research (empirical and theoretical) and also there needs to be some debate about the formal models of partnership working which are sadly not included in this text. However, that said, this is a starter book for those seeking to understand the importance and benefits for cross-partnership and inter-agency co-operation. It's easy style provides enough stimulation for those more interested to begin their own deeper explorations.
Chapter 3: 'Partnership working between groups of schools' was useful when discussing the ways in which schools are changing to meet the needs of communities. Students particularly engaged with sections about the role of special schools. Photocopy sheets were useful too.
This is a very visual book with resources that can be photocopied. Questions for reflection and key points boxes allow students to take a critical exploration of their own practice.
incorporates partnership working which supports the sessions being delivered. Learners can relate to the content of this book, already working in childcare settings.
Useful for practitioners working with children, families and other professionals involving additional learning needs.
This book provides a sound understanding of the complexities of working in interdisciplinary teams with children and young people. It is structured in such a way to guide the reader through its content, providing case studies and key points to maximise the opportunites for learning. Whilst it does not provide a deeply theoretical context for understanding inclusion and special needs, it does contribute a practical toolkit of resources for anyone working with children. In this way, people in the early stages of their career can quesion and explore the ways in which they can support and guide others to provide a dignified and supported network for children and young people.
There is some applicable, generic information regarding additional support needs but the emphasis is on schools in England. With references to English systems and legislation which do not apply in Scotland. Helpful for informing teachers, with some useful reflective activities.
this is an excellent book which considers communicationand joined up working and thinking for childre, young people and adults
This book provides a good understanding as to why it is important to work in partenship with professionals and families in the SEN areana.
