This new edition has been revised to bring teachers and other education practitioners up to date with the revisions to the Code of Practice due to come into force in January 2002. The author was a member of a working party for the National Advisory Group for special educational needs, with a remit to assist with the revision of the Code. This book reports on the outcomes, and details advice and guidance on the key tasks for its effective implementation.

Authored by Ramjhun, Ahmad F.

Chapter 1 An introduction to the Code of Practice; Chapter 2 The revised Code of Practice; Chapter 3 Implications for the class teacher; Chapter 4 Implications for schools and governing bodies; Chapter 5 Individual Education Plans; Chapter 6 School Action and School Action Plus; Chapter 7 Statutory assessment; Chapter 8 Annual Reviews; Chapter 9 Year 9 Reviews and Transition Plans; Chapter 10 Parents and the Code of Practice, and SEN Tribunals; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4; Appendix 5; Appendix 6; Appendix 7; Appendix 8;