1st Edition
Resolving Disagreement in Special Educational Needs A Practical Guide to Conciliation and Mediation
304 Pages
by
Routledge
298 Pages
by
Routledge
304 Pages
by
Routledge
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Local Education Authorities are now obliged to put in place arrangements to try to settle disagreements over the provision for children with special educational needs. This practical book aims to help those charged with making these arrangements and those directly involved in the conciliation and mediation process. While there is no 'right way' to resolve disputes of this kind, the ultimate goal... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Setting up Local Disagreement Resolution, Conciliation and Mediation 3. SEN Conciliation 4. SEN Mediation 5. The SEN Tribunal 6. Mediation Skills and Techniques 7. Ethical Issues and Dilemmas 8. Training to be a Mediator 9. Conclusions: Emerging Themes, Applications and Future Possibilities 10. Sources of Further Information 11. References
Biography
Gersch, Irvine S.
'Intended as a practical handbook for those involved with decision making in relation to special educational needs, the book is best used as such ... The book lives up to its promise to provide quick and easy access to information .... In summary, this is a book that should be on the desk of all those working in the broad context of special educational needs.' - Derek Lucas, British Journal of Special Education
