The book contains a wealth of information, as well as interactive tasks, quizzes and handouts that can be used for training purposes.

 This book will benefit:

• senior leadership teams, who must review and amend systemic practices to reflect current legislation

• SENCos, who are primarily responsible for the implementation of these changes

• primary and secondary teachers, who must enhance their existing skills in order to support and teach pupils with SEN

• teaching assistants, who may find their role in supporting pupils with SEN has changed as a result of new policies

• parents who wish to understand the impact of policy changes on the education of their child

• governors, who must ensure the school is accountable for implementing these reforms.

Author Lois Addy is the Specialist Lead for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) in North Yorkshire, a SEND Pathfinder.