Designing for Pupils with Special Educational Needs

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The legal requirement that special needs students have access to a balanced and broadly based curriculum carries implications for accommodation in special schools. This document offers advice and guidance on the provision of accommodation which takes account of the special educational needs of the pupils, and also explains those factors relating to premises which are taken into consideration by the Secretary of State when approving the arrangements. It is intended for those involved in preparation of the briefs and designs for new buildings; and for reorganizing, adapting, and extending existing special and ordinary school buildings for pupils with special educational needs. Chapters examine general as well as special requirements for schools catering to particular special needs groups, as well as other accommodations such as medical facilities, technicians' rooms, staff accommodation, and parents' facilities. Also examined are general considerations involving school location, environmental services, communication and electrical systems, and safety. Finally, area requirements are detailed for teaching spaces and teaching area tables based on those observed to meet curricular and other requirements in practice. A glossary is provided. (Contains 20 references.) (GR)

Genre: Education / General (fancy, right?)