Including Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Learning and Life: How Far Have We Come Since the Warnock Enquiry - and Where Do We Go Next?

The Warnock Enquiry (1978) into special education in the UK has had a significant impact on policy and practice relating to SEND and inclusion. This volume explores the legacy of the Enquiry, considering how it has impacted on policy and practice and how it will continue to do so in the years ahead. It offers historical perspectives and draws on professional and personal experiences to assess the current state of the inclusion and education of young people with SEND in the UK and set out broad, evidence-based principles for rethinking inclusive practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Marking the 40th anniversary of the Warnock Enquiry (1978) into special education in the UK and capturing the coverage of a public debate on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) hosted by the University College London Institute of Education (2018), this comprehensive volume delves into the enduring legacy of the Enquiry, examining how it has shaped policy and practice related to SEND and inclusion, and how it will continue to do so in the years to come. Offering historical perspectives and drawing on the expertise of high-profile contributors, including practitioners, researchers, campaigners, and parents, the book reflects on the approaches taken during the Warnock Enquiry and assesses the effectiveness of its recommendations. Spanning conceptual and practical domains covered by the Warnock committee, the text provides a thorough examination of the current state of inclusion and education for young people with SEND in the UK. It sets out broad, evidence-based principles for rethinking inclusive practice and explores a range of topics, including:

The purposes, contributions, and impacts of the Warnock Enquiry
Rights-based approaches to the education of children with SEND
Past and present dialogue between mainstream and specialist settings
Challenges faced by parents of children with SEND
Implications of the Enquiry for initial teacher training
Perceptions of SEND in the media
The relevance of the Enquiry to policy and practice in the years ahead

This invaluable text will deepen current debates by exploring how persistent issues surrounding inclusion and the education of children and young people with SEND might be addressed. It serves as a crucial resource for researchers, educationalists, practitioners, and families engaged in the education of children.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 144 x 221 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138348868