Political and legislative conditions for the successful education of children with special educational needs.

The last 10 years have seen a much higher profile given to the education of children with special educational needs in the whole range of schools and learning environments available in different countries and different communities. At the same time, the world recession and the continued high rate of debt and spending on armaments combine to lower the opportunities for deprived and vulnerable children in our societies. Because children with special needs, their families and their teachers are particularly vulnerable, they need to join forces to ensure that their combined concerns are heard by the world community.