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Peer reviewedMorris, Jenny; Abbott, David; Ward, Linda – British Journal of Special Education, 2003
This article summarizes findings of research into decision-making processes leading to residential special school placements in England. Results suggest the needs of individual children are not central to these decision-making processes and that local authorities who make such placements do not pay sufficient attention to protecting and promoting…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Decision Making, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMorris, Jenny; Abbott, David; Ward, Linda – Children & Society, 2002
Despite increasing policy commitment by government to the inclusion of children with special educational needs in mainstream services, significant numbers of disabled children continue to be placed in residential schools. This article reports on the policies and practice of education and social service authorities in England, patterns of…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Admission (School), Child Welfare, Children
Peer reviewedMorris, Jenny; Abbott, David; Ward, Linda – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2002
A study examined circumstances leading to residential school placements. Findings revealed wide variations in the use of residential schools by 21 local English authorities and conflicting views between and within authorities on the suitability of such placements. Parents' experiences were characterized by a lack of support in their…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
