Key Issues in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion

This fourth edition has been revised throughout to continue to support students in their learning of special educational needs and disability. This essential book provides students with a critical and up-to-date view of the sector through key issues and debates to deepen understanding around inclusion. New to this edition:

- Revised further reading with videos and podcasts to support learning and research

- Links to the new Green Paper, latest Code of Practice and legislation

- Extensive updates and revisions to all chapters

- New case studies, reader reflections, taking it further and student activities.

Alan Hodkinson, Professor in the Centre for Cultural and Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University.

Alan Hodkinson was for many years a special educational needs co-ordinator and senior manager in the primary school sector. Currently, he is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Liverpool Hope University where he lectures and researches the policy and practice of disability and special educational needs.