Stalling Beneath the Summit: Why is Progress Towards Inclusion Proving Elusive?
Keywords:
Inclusion, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Segregated Provision, Inclusive EducationAbstract
Despite considerable efforts to increase inclusion in schools, a small but significant number of pupils with special educational needs continue to require segregated provision. Why does the attainment of full inclusion remain elusive?
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