Shortlisted for the NASEN/TES 2007 Book Award Increased partnership between professionals particularly through the integration of services indicates a major opportunity for child and parent participation but one that seems in danger of being side-stepped. Drawing on substantial research evidence this book looks at reasons for this situation; what is happening now what developments and initiatives have been tried and what can be done to develop a culture of participation? Some of the main threats to participation are discussed in this book including: Has âpartnershipâ ever been? Who is excluded from 'partnership'? Which discourses have made participation illusive and what are the implications â theoretical and practical - for how we move forward? Partnerships for Inclusive Education includes a helpful framework map which guides critical thinking towards the development of a culture of collaboration and presents original and stimulating ideas to open up the complex processes that can frustrate participative practice. Combining socio-cultural ideas with post-structural thinking gives this book a strong yet accessible theoretical basis making it a valuable resource to both an academic and a professional educational audience. . Language: English