LEARNING ACROSS THE CONTINUUM Collaborative Learning A work in progress !

To begin …… “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you’ve obviously never been in bed with a mosquito.”

Collaborative Challenges “The extent and complexity of the problem does not matter as much as does the willingness to solve it.”

A CONTINUUM OF PROVISION FOR A DIVERSITY OF NEED  THE CONTEXT  THE PROCESS  IMPACT

THE CONTEXT A JOURNEY TRAVELLED THE CONTEXT ROLE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL PORTRAITS OF EXCELLENCE STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE JOURNEYS TO INCLUSION

THE PROCESS IN ACTION OWNERSHIP AIMS AND RATIONALE JOINT REPORTING TRUST AND COMMITMENT

THE IMPACT

sensitivity Parents Advocates School Management Respond to pupils Staff understanding and commitment practical Pastoral Promote basic skills DESchools a clear approach

THE POTENTIAL “There should be a continuum of support and services to match the continuum of special needs encountered in every school.” UNESCO Salamanca Statement 1994 And finally No-one said it was going to be easy!