Developing Inclusive Schooling: Perspectives, policies and practices(Bedford Way Papers)

Table of Contents:
Introduction by Carol Campbell 1 Conceptualisations and definitions of inclusive schooling by Carol Campbell 2 The challenge of inclusive schooling for pupils with special educational needs by Ingrid Lunt 3 Inclusive schooling in multi-ethnic societies by David Gillborn 4 Gender equity and reform for inclusive schooling by Simon Warren 5 Parental involvement and voice in inclusive schooling by Carol Campbell and Geoff Whitty 6 Inter-agency collaborations for inclusive schooling by Pamela Sammons 7 Effective schools, improving schools and inclusive schools by Pamela Sammons 8 Strategies and issues for inclusive schooling by Carol Campbell, David Gillborn, Ingrid Lunt, Pamela Sammons, Carol Vincent, Simon Warren and Geoff Whitty Appendix: Strategies and features of inclusive schools

About the Author :
At the time of publication, Carol Campbell was Lecturer in Education Management at the Institute of Education, University of London. David Gillborn is Professor of Critical Race Studies in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. At the time of publication, Ingrid Lunt was reader in Educational Psychology and Assistant Dean of Research at the Institute of Education, University of London. At the time of publication, Pamela Sammons was Professor of Education and Co-ordinating Director of the International School Effectiveness and School Improvement Centre at the Institute of Education, University of London. Carol Vincent is Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. At the time of publication, Simon Warren was Research Officer in the Education Policy Research Unit at the Institute of Education, University of London. Geoff Whitty was Director of the Institute of Education, University of London, 2000-2010. His main areas of teaching and research are the sociology of education, education policy and teacher education. He has led evaluations of major educational reforms in the UK, including the assisted places scheme, changes in initial teacher education and provision for pupil voice in schools.

Review :
This is a thoroughly useful book, well compiled and edited, with helpful summaries at the beginning of each chapter…significantly takes forward understandings about inclusion. Carol Campbell’s own introductory chapters and Ingrid Lunt’s subsequent chapter provide an unrivalled examination of the meaning of inclusion.