OxSpec

OxSpec: was a collaborative research project between Oxfordshire Education Authority and Oxford Brookes University School of Education. It was launched in 1992. Practising teachers who either held a Master's degree or were studying for it, were seconded for one day a week to carry out classroom research.

The Project's Co-ordinator was the County's Inspector for Special Educational Needs, Howard Brayton.

Its mission statement is set out below:

OxSpec: works in close collaboration with Health and Social Services Departments, voluntary organisations and parents.

It undertakes collaborative research into aspects of provision for pupils with special educational needs and students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities.

It also endeavours to identify and disseminate innovative practice amongst teachers and professionals working with these young people.

OxSpec: publications are produced as a contribution to debate and discussion on SEN / SLDD issues. They do not necessarily reflect the policies or practices of the LEA, supporting institutions, or services.

What follows, are the papers researched and written by the Co-ordinator, together with articles published in national journals, and which appeared with permission as OxSpec: Reprints.