Teachers contribute to the personal and social development of their pupils in a variety of contexts, through the climate of the school, in their personal interactions, in the planned curriculum, and through many other everyday routines and procedures.

This book addresses the promotion of personal and social development for pupils with learning difficulties and considers the social context in which teaching and learning occur. The authors show how to, implement effective record keeping and evaluation, and promote individual support and ensure pupils' smooth transition to adulthood.

Yet within this framework, the authors tackle recurrent themes such as entitlement for all and how to work towards a more inclusive society.