Support and Aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability - Progress and next steps

Location
R19 School of Education, Vaughan Jeffrey’s Lecture Theatre
Dates
Thursday 28 June 2012 (14:15-16:15)
Contact

To reserve a place please contact:

Christopher Robertson
Email: c.m.robertson@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 121 414 4832
or
Karen Turner-Brown
Email: karen.turner-brown@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 121 41 44834 

SEND progress and next steps

This seminar focuses on new SEN and disability education policy in England and the implications of proposed changes for schools, services and professionals.

Key speakers will share their responses to key proposals in the ‘progress and next steps’ in the first part of the seminar. You will then have the opportunity to respond to their commentaries and to share your views in a ‘Question Time’ panel discussion.

Chair
Christopher Robertson, Lecturer in Inclusive and Special Education

Speakers
Professor Klaus Wedell Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, Institute of Education, University of London
Alison Weaver SEN Adviser and Manager, Inclusive Education Service, Nottingham City Council
Professor Brahm Norwich Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, University of Exeter

2.15pm – 3.13pm Seminar presentation
3.15pm – 4.15pm Questions and discussion

Light refreshments will be available from 1.30pm 

Cost: Free of Charge