The Education Act 1981: Implications for Pre-School Services.

Russell, Philippa

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ERIC Number: EJ304575

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Education Act 1981: Implications for Pre-School Services.

Russell, Philippa

Early Child Development and Care, v15 n4 p361-66 1984

Describes recommendations of the Warnock Committee regarding the field of special education, and reports several important concepts of the 1981 Education Act. Additionally elaborates on the implications the Act has for parents whose children have special needs. Cautionary notes regarding consequences for practice are pointed out. (AS)

Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Intervention, Labeling (of Persons), Mainstreaming, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Preschool Education, Special Education

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education Act 1981 (England)

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