Mary Doveston is a Senior Lecturer in Special Education at the University of Northampton. She has taught in all phases of education and has recently held posts as a Special Needs Coordinator in a junior school, and as a specialist teacher for special educational needs in Northamptonshire LEA. She is currently a trainer and assessor for HLTA at the University of Northampton.
Investigating topics such as inclusion and special educational or additional educational needs, this book provides excellent support for teaching assistants working towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, as well as those undertaking the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning. It contains direct links to the National Curriculum and HLTA Standards, along with case studies, practical tasks and self-assessment questions which allow trainees to demonstrate their own awareness and understanding of special educational needs.
