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Thomson, George O. B. – Oxford Review of Education, 1983
Since 1872, legislation has required that some education be provided for all Scottish children. Legislation affecting the schooling of mentally handicapped children since then is discussed. A trend away from institutionalization toward more localized and individualized treatment is noted. Despite progress, problems exist in training teachers and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Comparative Education, Educational History, Educational Legislation