Special Educational Needs in the Early Years

Penny Borkett is Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Early Childhood Studies at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. During her working life she has worked as a teaching assistant, Portage worker, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and integrated services co-ordinator for a Sure Start children’s centre, before joining academia. This is her second book.

• Chapter 1 - Legislation and policy relating to SENDChapter 2 - The dilemma that is inclusionChapter 3 - Early intervention and its importance in the early yearsChapter 4 - Observation and assessment in the early yearsChapter 5 - The ambiguities of playChapter 6 - Partnerships with parents and familiesChapter 7 - Educational provision and inclusionChapter 8 - Conclusion

This is a really good introduction for students new to SEND. The case studies and reflections are engaging, linking theory to practice and the real world.