Reviews the legacy of previous educational reforms in special education and discusses the current trends in government policy for special educational needs (SEN). Addresses three possible outcomes of the current policies. States that current policy will not change systems and approaches for special educational needs. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes the difficulties facing local education authorities (LEA) during the revolutionary period in British education. Illustrates that the role of the LEA has changed by exploring various definitions of LEAs proposed by the Audit Commission, the Conservative Government's White Paper "Self Government for Schools," and the White Paper…

Discusses the changes that occurred in the English education system beginning with the Educational Reform Act of 1988 due to the policies of the Conservative government, such as market competition and the National Curriculum. Addresses the policies of the New Labour Party since the reign of the Conservatives has now ended. (CMK)