TY - BOOK AU - Gibson, Suanne AU - Blandford, Sonia TI - Managing special educational needs: a practical guide for primary and secondary schools SN - 9781412903035 AV - LC 3986 .G451 2005 PY - 2005/// CY - London, Thousand Oaks, CA PB - Paul Chapman Pub. ; PCP/Sage Publications KW - SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Special Educational Needs -- Devolution and Inclusion -- The School as a Community -- From the Community to the Classroom -- Leadership and Management -- External Agencies and the School Community -- A Policy for Practice -- Professional Development in an Inclusive and Effective School N2 - Written from a practitioner's perspective, this book shows schools how to effectively implement and manage an inclusive school environment. Drawing from their experience in a range of schools, the authors highlight the problems encountered by professionals in both primary and secondary school settings and offer practical solutions and advice. The book offers guidance on: the role of the SENCO as a teacher and manager; government policy and legislation; self-evaluation, good practice and monitoring; how to relate SEN to school targets and development plans ER -