SPECIAL SCHOOL

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A 'special school' is a school catering to students who have special educational needs, e.g. because of learning difficulties or physical disabilities.^[1] Special schools are specifically designed, staffed and resourced to provide the appropriate special education for children with special needs.
Special schools provide individualized education, addressing specific needs. Typically ratios are kept low, often 6:1 or lower depending upon the needs of the children. Special schools will also have other facilities for the development of children with special needs, such as soft play areas, sensory rooms, swimming pools, etc. which are vital for the therapy of certain conditions.
In recent times special schools are falling out of favor in most areas as more children are being included in mainstream education. There will always be some children however, for whom their severe and complex needs make inclusion in a mainstream setting untenable. For these children a specialized resource setting is the most appropriate educational placement.

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Camphill Movement

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Camphill Movement

The Camphill special schools provide education for children with singular needs or disabilities in a community setting.

References

1. [1] Definition of special school, accessed August 9, 2007

See also

★ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

★ Education (Additional Support for Learning ) (Scotland) Act 2004

★ Special education

★ Alternative education

★ Alternative school

★ Mainstreaming in education

★ List of schools in the United Kingdom