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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465196903321

Autore

Power Ellen

Titolo

Guerrilla mum [[electronic resource] ] : surviving the special educational needs jungle / / Ellen Power

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley, 2010

ISBN

1-283-90631-7

0-85700-392-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (162 p.)

Disciplina

371.9/04

371.904

Soggetti

Inclusive education

Mainstreaming in education

Special education

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

FRONT COVER; GUERRILLA MUM:Surviving the Special Educational Needs Jungle; CONTENTS; List of Abbreviations; Preface; The Law Covered in this Book; 1 Identifying Special Needs; 2 Assessment and Provision forSpecial Educational Needs: Gettingan Appropriate mainstream Education for Your Child; 3 The Statutory Assessment Process; 4 When Things Go Wrong; 5 How to Complain Effectively; 6 How to Ensure Your Child is Happyand Safe at School, and Deal with Bullying; 7 Support for Carers; 8 The Disability Discrimination Act:How is it Relevant to Your Child at School?; Conclusion

Useful Organisations and Web ResourcesReferences; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book offers guidance on what the law entitles your child to, and how you can fight effectively for the education they need. Based on her own experience of bringing up two sons with special educational needs, Ellen Power describes how she worked to get the right education for her children.