... by forcing them into special schools. Advocators for inclusion argue that 'special schools' are too discriminatory by their mere existence and create a segregated idealistic environment in which pupils' disabilities or differences are more highlighted and their integration into society hampered. Proponents in favour of special schools lack confidence that mainstream schools will offer the correct level of support needed by children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Tory MP Michael Howard (2005) stated that because parents had a good understanding of how effective Special schools were for their children they had the right to fight to keep them open if they chose. A view endorsed by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES, Inclusive Schooling - Children with Special Educational Needs) (2002) who state: ... "parents had a right to a special school place if they wanted it, as mainstream education will not always be right for every child all of ...

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