Fully revised with the requirements of the 2014 new sen code of practice‎,‎ this second edition of the changing face of special educational needs shows teachers‎,‎ sencos and students in teacher training how to respond to the rapidly changing context of special education‎.‎ This highly practical and accessible text unlocks the often confusing field of special education provision in schools today by‎:‎ * summarising and clarifying new policy directions as they emerge‎,‎ in light of the new sen code of practice * suggesting clear‎,‎ practical activities to bring the theory to life‎,‎ helping practitioners to review and reflect upon their work‎;‎ * encouraging critical reflection about existing systems within the school context‎,‎ considering whether these will remain appropriate and ‎'‎fit for purpose‎'‎‎;‎ * giving opportunities for teachers‎,‎ sencos and senior leaders to contextualise the new changes in terms of the implications for practice in their own school‎.‎ Including a new chapter on using technologies to support the development of inclusive practices‎,‎ this text is packed with activities‎,‎ case studies and points for reflection‎.‎ It will help the teacher‎,‎ senco‎,‎ senior leader or advisor to make sense of the rapid pace of change of policy and terminology related to sen and supports readers in a positive way‎,‎ emphasising the exciting opportunities that these changes will provide for developing new‎,‎ innovative and creative working practices‎.‎ This book will also be essential reading for all sencos completing the national award for sen coordination‎.‎