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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
