The questions of values within special education are addressed in this work. The need for this derives from the changes in legislation and practice in the UK and abroad, including the development of inclusive education systems. The values underlying these and other developments are examined.

Geoff Lindsay, David Thompson

Part 1 Values in the Wider Community; Chapter 1 Values and Special Education, Geoff Lindsay, David Thompson; Chapter 2 Values and Legislation, Geoff Lindsay; Chapter 3 Ethnic Minority Communities and Values in Special Education, Martin Desforges; Chapter 4 Values of Professional Groups Dealing with Children with Special Educational Needs, Ingrid Lunt; Part 2 Values in Schools; Chapter 5 Values and Judgements of School Managers, David Thompson; Chapter 6 Assessment and Patterns of Educational Provision, Derrick Armstrong; Chapter 7 The Establishment of Whole School Policies, Sonia Sharp, David Thompson; Chapter 8 Are We Ready for Inclusion?, Geoff Lindsay; Part 3 Values in Relationships; Chapter 9 Children's Developing Value Systems, Julie E. Dockrell; Chapter 10 Parental Values and Care for the Child with Special Needs, Roger Attwood, David Thompson; Chapter 11 Translating Values into Rights: Respecting the Voice of the Child, Robert Burden;