Special school
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A special school is a school catering to students who have special educational needs due to learning difficulties or physical disabilities.[1] Special schools may be specifically designed, staffed and resourced to provide the appropriate special education for children with additional needs.
Special schools provide individualised education, addressing specific needs. Student:teacher 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, or swimming pools, which are vital for the therapy of certain conditions.
In recent times, places available in special schools are declining as more children with disabilities are mainstreamed or included. There will always be some children, however, whose learning needs are not appropriately met in a regular classroom setting and will require specialised education and resources to provide the level of support they require.
[edit] Camphill Movement
The Camphill special schools provide education for children with singular needs or disabilities in a community setting.
