Specifically designed to support Teaching Assistants in the important and unique role they play in the education of children, this new edition is entirely updated to reflect changes in legislation that relates to participation and diversity.

Gill Richards is Professor of Special Education, Equity and Inclusion at the School of Education, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Felicity Armstrong is Emeritus Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University College London, UK.

Introduction 1. Inclusive education: the key role of Teaching Assistants 2. Listening to learners: whose voice counts? 3 Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils, underachievement and building relationships for inclusion 4. Not in my image: ethnic diversity in the classroom 5. The influence of gender on achievement 6. Religious diversity and inclusive practice 7. Teaching Assistants working with teachers 8. How Teaching Assistants can involve parents 9. A new role for special schools? 10. 'The Learning Support staff's brilliant....' Facilitating asylum seeking and refugee students in British schools 11 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transsexual and at school; experiences and reflections 12. Challenging behaviour: Understanding the issues and providing support 13. Bullying in schools - or bullying schools? 14. Disabled children, inclusion and the law in England and Wales 15. Social justice, human rights and inclusive education