Unit 23
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Unit 23
Support Disabled Children and Young People and Those with Special Education Needs.
1
1.1
The legal entitlements of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs are governed by a number of acts of legislation, these include:
* Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005
* The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
* Children Act 2004
* SEN and Disability Act 2001
* Criminal Records Bureau
There is also government guidance papers such as Every Child Matter, Every Disabled Child Matters, and Disability Access. There is also multi agency support organisations which promote inclusion, help with personalised learning and learning support.
1.2
The frameworks for the assessment and intervention for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs include:
* Special Needs Code of Practice 2001
* Statement of Special Educational Need
* School Action Plus
* School Action
* Common Assessment Framework
* Removing Barriers to Achievement 2004
1.3
It is important that there is early recognition and intervention for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs because:
* To enhance a child`s development
* To provide assistance to the family
* To maximise the child`s and families benefit to society
Current development research shows that the rate of human learning and development is most rapid in preschool years. The timing of intervention becomes important when a child has a missed opportunity to learn when they are ready. If a child misses the opportunity when the timing is right they may have difficulty learning particular skills at a later date. Through Early identification and appropriate programmes children can develop their potential.
Early intervention is also important for child’s family, the additional stress which can be caused by having a child with additional needs; this can affect the whole...
Support Disabled Children and Young People and Those with Special Education Needs.
1
1.1
The legal entitlements of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs are governed by a number of acts of legislation, these include:
* Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005
* The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
* Children Act 2004
* SEN and Disability Act 2001
* Criminal Records Bureau
There is also government guidance papers such as Every Child Matter, Every Disabled Child Matters, and Disability Access. There is also multi agency support organisations which promote inclusion, help with personalised learning and learning support.
1.2
The frameworks for the assessment and intervention for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs include:
* Special Needs Code of Practice 2001
* Statement of Special Educational Need
* School Action Plus
* School Action
* Common Assessment Framework
* Removing Barriers to Achievement 2004
1.3
It is important that there is early recognition and intervention for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs because:
* To enhance a child`s development
* To provide assistance to the family
* To maximise the child`s and families benefit to society
Current development research shows that the rate of human learning and development is most rapid in preschool years. The timing of intervention becomes important when a child has a missed opportunity to learn when they are ready. If a child misses the opportunity when the timing is right they may have difficulty learning particular skills at a later date. Through Early identification and appropriate programmes children can develop their potential.
Early intervention is also important for child’s family, the additional stress which can be caused by having a child with additional needs; this can affect the whole...