A Student Guide to the SEND Code of Practice: Exploring Key Areas of Need

Trevor Cotterill's textbook is essential for students studying special educational needs and disability, providing a comprehensive overview of the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015). It highlights current research and outlines the appropriate pedagogical approaches to support these needs in children and young people. The text is endorsed by evidence-based research and includes case studies, learning objectives, and reflection points. It encourages students to understand the complexity of SEND and provides opportunities for them to reflect on their previous experiences and apply knowledge to future practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this comprehensive textbook designed specifically for students, Trevor Cotterill explores the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015). He sheds light on current research into various challenges faced by children and young people, while also outlining the pedagogical approaches necessary to support these needs effectively. The book closely aligns with the SEND Code of Practice, providing essential overviews of research and current thinking within each distinct area of need. Supported by case studies, learning objectives, and reflection points, this text delves into topics such as autistic spectrum disorders, profound and multiple learning difficulties, ADHD, mental health, physical and sensory difficulties, and adverse childhood experiences as they relate to the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Extensively endorsed by evidence-based research involving children, young people, adults, and their families, this textbook encourages students to recognize the complexity of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides opportunities for them to reflect on their previous experiences while harnessing knowledge for future practice.

Concise yet rigorous in its explanations, the book is accompanied by signposted activities and suggestions for further reading, making it invaluable to undergraduate students pursuing a program of study that incorporates special educational needs and disability as a single or joint honors. By delving into these critical areas, A Student Guide to the SEND Code of Practice equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively support and advocate for individuals with SEND in their future roles as educators, professionals, or advocates.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032420738