Dyslexia

The Revised Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs which has been effective since January 1st 2002 reflects the changes in recent legislation: the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, the Education Act 1996, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the SEN and Disabilities Act 2001.

All the previously mentioned legislations give the Special Educational Needs learner a stronger entitlement to be educated alongside their peers in a mainstream school.

Education is the most important element of our lives and is defined as ‘acquiring skills’. Inclusive education means all learners whether they are children, young people, adults, disabled or disaffected (difficulties in behaviour or attendance) have the right to be educated together in mainstream establishments. This obviously depends on the schools ability to cope with the learners specific needs; appropriate level of resources been available, including in class support, health and safety issues and the welfare of other learners who...