Sustain_strategy.docVIP

Inclusion and Special Educational Needs: A strategy for sustainable inclusion 2003 - 2007 Contents 1. The National and Local Context Page 3 2. The Hackney Context Page 3 3. Inclusive Learning Page 4 3.1 DfES Definition of Inclusive Learning Page 4 Code of Practice: Principles for Pupils with Special Educational Needs Page 5 The Learning Trust and Hackney: Principles for Pupils with Special Educational Needs Page 5 Hackney: The Learning Trust’s Strategy for Sustainable Inclusion Page 7 The Future Direction of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs: Strategic Development Areas Page 8 5.1 Inclusion in Early Years and Play Page 8 Expanding Inclusion in Primary and Secondary Schools Page 9 Developing the Role of Special Schools Page 10 5.4 Participation of Children and Young People Page 11 5.5 Developing Partnerships Page 12 5.5.1 Parents / Carers Page 12 5.5.2 Voluntary Sector and Community Groups Page 12 Health, Social Services and Other Partnership Agencies Page 13 5.6 Services for Sustainable Inclusion Page 14 5.7 Resources for Sustainable Inclusion Page 15 1. The National and Local Context The legal and planning framework for special educational needs and provision is drawn together from: Primary legislation and guidance including: The Education Act 1996 as amended by the SEN and Disability act 2001; Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as amended by the SEN and Disability Act 2001; the SEN Disability Act (SENDA) 2001 and Code of Practice; the SEN Code of Practice and Toolkit 2002; related legislation, guidance and circulars; corporate and Learning Trust Strategic Plans. Key plans within The Learning Trust or to which the Trust is partner: the Education Development Plan (EDP) 2002-2007; the Behaviour Support Plan and the Children; Children and Young People’s Partnership Strategy. 2. The Hackn