The current emphasis on individualised intervention programmes for studentswith special needs may not only be impractical but also undesirable. This bookcompare... » 

The current emphasis on individualised intervention programmes for studentswith special needs may not only be impractical but also undesirable. This bookcompares and contrasts special needs approaches with school effectivenessstrategies. The author sets out theories about inclusive schooling that ariseout of a detailed scrutiny of practice. The link between theory and practicewill be welcomed by many practitioners. With extensive examples from the fieldto illustrate Ainscows ideas this is an eminently accessible text. «