Primary Special Needs and the National Curriculum

This new edition of Ann Lewiss widely acclaimed text has been substantiallyrevised and updated to take into account the recent revisions to the NationalCurricul... » 

This new edition of Ann Lewiss widely acclaimed text has been substantiallyrevised and updated to take into account the recent revisions to the NationalCurriculum and the guidance of the Code of Practice. It providesan analysis of the issues and practicalities of implementing the NationalCurriculum at primary school levelan exploration of the main trends concerning the education of children withlearning difficultiesguidelines on safeguarding a broad curriculum assessing childrens learningand helping all children gain access to the National CurriculumRelated issues such as the grouping of children the role of the special needscoordinator resources record keeping and the legal position are alsoexamined. These areas are explored in the light of classroom practice evidenceabout the impact of the National Curriculum to date and wider research evidenceand policy analysis. «