Resourcing the Continuum of Special Educational Needs in Two Local Education Authorities

This paper examines the relationship between special educational needs (SEN) and resource levels and looks at two LEAs as case studies. One LEA uses a professional audit approach to allocate resources for pupils with special educational needs but without statements while the other LEA uses education...

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Published in:Educational management & administration 2000-01, Vol.28 (1), p.77-88
Main Author: Marsh, Alan J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Case Studies
Educational Policy
Elementary Education
England
Foreign Countries
Individualized Education Programs
Resource Allocation
Special Needs Students
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Summary:This paper examines the relationship between special educational needs (SEN) and resource levels and looks at two LEAs as case studies. One LEA uses a professional audit approach to allocate resources for pupils with special educational needs but without statements while the other LEA uses educational tests. Interviews were conducted with headteachers, special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) and heads of department in English, mathematics and science. A theoretical framework is used to evaluate the two LEAs’ resourcing policies against the criteria of simplicity, equity, effectiveness, efficiency and accountability.
ISSN:0263-211X
DOI:10.1177/0263211X000281007