'It is a must-have for all those who wish to know more about how the education sector has and continues to change to meet the increasingly complex needs and challenges to help all children get the best education that’s relevant and right for them'- Educate, Robert Keatley 'This should be compulsory reading for all who aspire to school leadership - it is written in clear, no nonsense English and is 100% accessible. Rona gives a clear overview, with case studies, of ways in which Education can be improved and made more accessible to children and young people with SEND. As an exercise in debunking fears and advocating progressive, development partnership working, the book is a pleasure to read. By bringing the work bang up to date, and even handedly dealing with all forms and types of school, Rona makes her book valuable to anyone in education' - Andy Lister; Director, SENtral Consultants Ltd. 'This concise and practical book encourages professionals to reflect on how partnership working can enrich the lives of children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities' - Toby Salt, Deputy Chief Executive of the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services and author of the Salt Review (into the supply of teachers for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties)

I ordered this thinking it would fulfil the person-centred planning component of my disability studies class. However, it was too focused on school settings. Nonetheless, the book is a very useful resource, though not for what I needed. In the end, I opted for an Inclusion Press publication on PCP.

Dr Elizabeth Mathews, Business and Humanities, Institute of Technology, Tallaght

for my course this will prove a useful support material for psychologists who are working with schools to enable better SEND and multi facetted practices

Dr Simon Claridge, Educational Psychology , Cardiff University

A useful text to help students to understand the agencies who work with children with SEN and disabilities.

Miss Emma Baxter, School of Care, Ystrad Mynach College

Useful for practitioners working with children, families and other professionals involving additional learning needs.

Miss KATY MEREDITH, CARE DEPARTMENT, COLEG Y CYMOEDD

incorporates partnership working which supports the sessions being delivered. Learners can relate to the content of this book, already working in childcare settings.

Miss Lisa Holland, Education , Tameside College

This is a very visual book with resources that can be photocopied. Questions for reflection and key points boxes allow students to take a critical exploration of their own practice.

Miss Rebecca Bolan, Dept of Psychology, Kingston University

This is a general text that may also be suitable for students studying for foundation degrees

Mr Mary Rees, Dept of Education, Hertfordshire University

As a Course Leader for the National Award SENCo, I am constantly on the look out for materials which are at once based provide a sound theorethical foundation while also enabling learners to access practical strategies. Rona Tutt's publication provides precisely this balance in Partnership Working to Support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The book relies on straightforward accessible language to deliver a message of inclusion through partnership. This message is supported with the use of school based case studies, which are engaging and instructive. This book has been recommended to all students on the course to address the current Module on Working in Partnership.

Mr Sean Bracken, Institute of Education, Worcester University

Chapter 3: 'Partnership working between groups of schools' was useful when discussing the ways in which schools are changing to meet the needs of communities. Students particularly engaged with sections about the role of special schools. Photocopy sheets were useful too.

Mrs Irene Scott, Faculty of Education (Parkgate), Chester University

This book provides useful background information for the course, but does not really privide in depth academic commentary which is required at this level.

Mrs Janet Wilkinson, Dept for children young people and families, Leeds Trinity and All Saints

Very accessible and practical book. I particularly value the case studies of effective practice from "real" schools. "

Mrs Jean Bourne, Community Studies, Herefordshire College of Technology

a good resource for planning the lectures. the learners used this book for quotes and some have gone to purchase these from their local book shop.

Mrs Karen Cooke, health and social care, Bolton Community College

This book provides a good understanding as to why it is important to work in partenship with professionals and families in the SEN areana.

Mrs Marie Hall, UCBC, Blackburn College

A very informative text.

Mrs Nanna Ryder, Education , Trinity College Carmarthen

This book provides a sound understanding of the complexities of working in interdisciplinary teams with children and young people. It is structured in such a way to guide the reader through its content, providing case studies and key points to maximise the opportunites for learning. Whilst it does not provide a deeply theoretical context for understanding inclusion and special needs, it does contribute a practical toolkit of resources for anyone working with children. In this way, people in the early stages of their career can quesion and explore the ways in which they can support and guide others to provide a dignified and supported network for children and young people.

Mrs Patricia Shaw, Faculty of Education, Hull University

There is some applicable, generic information regarding additional support needs but the emphasis is on schools in England. With references to English systems and legislation which do not apply in Scotland. Helpful for informing teachers, with some useful reflective activities.

Mrs Sue Fraser, School of Education, Social Work &, Dundee University

Given the drive on SEND infomation and data required by OFSTED I think that this book is an essential requirement to ITE book lists. It is clear and consise, easy to read and really interesting. It gives information on a range of SEND support and different levels of partnership - a one-stop-shop for anyone wanting to find out about SEND. I will reccomend this book to students and colleagues in ITE and Professional studies

Ms Caroline Corker, Department of Education, St Mary's University College

this is an excellent book which considers communicationand joined up working and thinking for childre, young people and adults

Ms Jane Brett, Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University