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Issue 111 - Dec 2009/Jan 2010
Newsletter
In its new guarantee on good behaviour the DCSF encourages all schools to address the underlying learning difficulties that can lead to challenging behaviour. We examine the department’s proposals, including early intervention, nurture groups, withdrawal and personal support
Issue 110 - Nov 2009
Newsletter
A DCSF report finds that good relationships are key to the success of subsequent placements
Issue 110 - Nov 2009
Newsletter
This month, legal experts Mark Blois and Westley Laird give readers the benefit of their viewpoint on a primary school exclusion and its implications for the way that schools make provision for disabled pupils
Issue 104 - Apr 2009
Newsletter
Two new research reports indicate how disaffection with school can have long-term consequences
Issue 101 - Dec 2008/Jan 2009
Newsletter
A participative action research project reviews the impact of inclusion on the emotional wellbeing and personal and social development of young people with learning difficulties
Issue 100 - Nov 2008
Newsletter
Young Minds is a national charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of all children and young people. We spoke to principal consultant Roger Catchpole to find out what the charity does and how it can support schools
Issue 98 - Sept 2008
Newsletter
There are a range of anxiety and depressive disorders. Michael Farrell examines what schools can do, including therapy and support options
Topics
- Autism spectrum
- Behavioural, emotional and social development
- Discrimination and bullying
- Government policy and guidance
- Inclusion and awareness
- Learning environments
- Literacy and numeracy
- MLD and SLD
- Parents
- Physical disabilities and health impairments
- SENCo role and CPD
- Specific vulnerable groups
- Speech, language and communication needs
