Anne Pirrie, George Head, Paul Brna
The SCRE Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow
ISBN 0 7559 2901 2 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
1 Introduction and background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 About the evaluation
1.3 Objectives
1.4 About this report
2 Setting the scene
2.1 The bigger picture
2.2 The policy framework
2.3 From integration to inclusion
2.4 Discussion
2.5 Issues for further consideration
3 Developing policy and practice
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Scope of the local authority survey
3.3 Policy development in the field of SEN
3.4 Grounds for exemption
3.5 Summary
3.6 Discussion
3.7 Key messages for policy-makers and providers
4 Moving to mainstream
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Devising strategies for mainstreaming
4.3 Developing and disseminating guidelines
4.4 Making mainstreaming work
4.5 Summary
4.6 Discussion
4.7 Issues for further consideration
5 Impact on the special school sector
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Staffing
5.3 Teaching and learning in special schools
5.4 Summary
5.5 Discussion
5.6 Issues for further consideration
6 Key messages
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Key messages for the Scottish Executive
6.3 Key messages Scottish local authorities
References
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Methodology
Appendix 2: Figures 1-8 Diagrams relating to cross-authority placements in the former Strathclyde and Lothian Regions
Table 1: Pupils in local authority special schools/mainstream schools, by authority (2002)
Table 2: Policy and legislation in respect of children and young people with special educational needs ( SEN)
Appendix 3: Table 1: Special school provision, by authority
Table 2: Moving to mainstream, by authority
Appendix 4: Table 1: Key elements of mainstreaming strategies, by authority
Table 2: Local authority perspectives on inclusion in mainstream primary and secondary schools
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