This book investigates how educational support services must be reorganized to effectively facilitate the integration of children with special needs into mainstream school environments. Authors Geoff Lindsay and Peter Clough utilize their expertise in educational psychology and policy to examine the structural shifts required within Local Education Authorities. By analyzing the intersection of school-based support and advisory services, the authors propose a framework for matching institutional resources to the specific requirements of students with special needs.

Experts in the field of special education recognize this work as a practical resource for administrators and policy makers navigating the complexities of inclusive schooling. Readers frequently note that the text provides a clear, evidence-based approach to organizational change in educational systems.