What have other writers said about the report? Was it a step towards a social model of inclusion?
Learning Outcome 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of issues related to inclusion
Learning Outcome 2. Critically evaluate current research in the area of inclusion
Learning Outcome 3. Demonstrate originality in the interpretation and application of knowledge and research in the area of inclusion
In 1994, the UK government endorsed the Salamanca Statement, which states;
"We believe and proclaim that.. those with special educational needs must have access to regular schools which should accommodate them within a child centred pedagogy capable of meeting these needs" (UNESCO, 1994, p. viii)
The most recent SEND Code of Practice states;
"Children and young people with SEN have different needs and can be educated effectively in a range of mainstream or special settings" (DfE and DoH, 2015, p17)
Consider the development of inclusive education through national policy, international treaties and theoretical perspectives, and consider how far the SEND Code of Practice represents a shift in priorities for the education of children and young people with SEND. Has the shift been towards or away from the idea of full inclusion for all children, in a system of education supposedly based on the social model of disability?
State the aims of the essay and the main areas of discussion.
Outline the difficulties in defining inclusion, and show that there is no universal definition.
You need to critically evaluate; this means drawing comparisons between definitions, showing overlaps and inconsistencies, and considering the implications of these different definitions.
You need to define a social model of disability in this section (this may be something you wish to spend longer exploring) and show how this links to education.
When writing about definitions, there can be a temptation to
quote at length; it is better to paraphrase and just quote key phrases to illustrate what you mean.
Tracking policy
Outline why Warnock`s 1978 report is considered to be so important in the history of inclusive education. You should
critically evaluate Warnock - what have other writers said about the report? Was it a step towards a social model of inclusion? (You may wish to explore ideas about labels further in this section)
Outline why the Salamanca statement is considered to be so important in the history of inclusive education. Remember to be critical.
Consider the UNCRC, the UNCRPD and other rights-based documents here- what was their contribution to our understanding of inclusion?
What did the national and international documents contribute to how inclusive education was enacted in England?