Audit of a Special School for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Authors

  • Alma Lydon
  • Helen Leader

Keywords:

Special School Audit, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Special School, SEN, Special Educational Needs

Abstract

An audit by Alma Lydon and Helen Leader of a special school for children with emotional and/ or behavioural difficulties highlights  number of issues pertaining to referral and admission. Past trends regarding children with intellectual disability and admission were not reflected in the findings. There was a reduction in the number of children who presented on the autistic spectrum.

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Published

2021-01-24

How to Cite

Lydon, A., & Leader, H. (2021). Audit of a Special School for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 20(2), 153–163. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/129

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2007)

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