Alan Hodkinson 
Key Issues in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion 

This fourth edition has been revised throughout to continue to support students in their learning of special educational needs and disability. This essential book provides students with a critical and up-to-date view of the sector through key issues and debates to deepen understanding around inclusion. New to this edition:

- Revised further reading with videos and podcasts to support learning and research

– Links to the new Green Paper, latest Code of Practice and legislation



– Extensive updates and revisions to all chapters



– New case studies, reader reflections, taking it further and student activities.




Alan Hodkinson, Professor in the Centre for Cultural and Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University.

Tabella dei contenuti

Section I: Contextualising Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Principles of SEND: Theoretical perspectives

Section II: Historical Perspectives of SEND and Inclusion

Chapter 3: Disability: Explanatory beginnings

Chapter 4: The development of SEND: From benevolent humanitarianism to the halfway house of integration

Chapter 5: The emergence of inclusive education: From humble beginnings

Section III: Operationalising SEND and Inclusion

Chapter 6: Current legislation governing SEND and inclusion

Chapter 7: Multi-agency working

Chapter 8: International perspectives on SEND and inclusive education

Chapter 9: Conclusions

Circa l’autore

Alan Hodkinson was for many years a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and senior manager in the primary school sector. Currently, he is an Associate Professor, in the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University.