This report brings together the general findings and developments so far, and adds information on two further enquiries. The pattern of work on the Project has involved successive evaluations, followed by further development in the light of the findings. It is therefore important that they are supported in meeting the demands made on them with optimal efficiency. The senco-forum mailing list is now steadily increasing to 500 members.
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The Forum therefore provides a unique 'electronic meeting place' between practitioners, special needs specialists and academics, where information and comment can be exchanged. E-mail made them members of a 'community' of those in similar situations and with similar concerns, who were willing and able to provide mutual support. The immediacy of the support, because they were able to get speedy responses to their queries and comments. Access to information beyond their local context, which provided a perspective on their own particular circumstances. Convenience, for reasons already described above.