In September 1994, the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs was enforced, and with it a major increase in the expectations placed on teachers in mainstream schools, in particular on the SEN co-ordinators. This handbook dicusses the implications this will have for schools and gives practical guidance on how to implement the code effectively.

In September 1994, the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs came into force, and with it a major increase in the expectations placed on teachers in mainstream schools, in particular on the SEN coordinators. This handbook discusses the implications for schools and gives practical guidance on how to implement the code effectively. Throughout, the book provides: Further information, expanding upon that given in the Code Examples Ideas for dealing with SEN in schools Checklists Proformas for photocopying and direct use in schools The book...