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LEARNING ACROSS THE CONTINUUM . Collaborative Learning A work in progress !. To begin ……. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you’ve obviously never been in bed with a mosquito.”.
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LEARNING ACROSS THE CONTINUUM Collaborative Learning A work in progress !
To begin …… “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you’ve obviously never been in bed with a mosquito.”
Collaborative Challenges “The extent and complexity of the problem does not matter as much as does the willingness to solve it.”
A CONTINUUM OF PROVISION FOR A DIVERSITY OF NEED • THE CONTEXT • THE PROCESS • IMPACT
THE CONTEXTA JOURNEY TRAVELLED THE CONTEXT • ROLE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL • PORTRAITS OF EXCELLENCE • STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE • JOURNEYS TO INCLUSION
THE PROCESS IN ACTION • OWNERSHIP • AIMS AND RATIONALE • JOINT REPORTING • TRUST AND COMMITMENT
DE Schools a clear approach sensitivity Parents practical Advocates Pastoral School Management Respond to pupils Promote basic skills Staff understanding and commitment
THE POTENTIAL • “There should be a continuum of support and services to match the continuum of special needs encountered in every school.” • UNESCO Salamanca Statement 1994 • And finally • No-one said it was going to be easy!