Supporting Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties in School: A Strategy a Day for a Calm Learning Environment / Edition 1

by Victor Allen

Overview

Teachers need to be equipped not only to teach, but also to help build mental security and wellbeing into the lives of young people and children. Supporting Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties in School provides practical, relevant and proven strategies and constructive advice in order to guide teachers in this endeavour, helping them to both understand and overcome the difficulties and generational changes faced by young people and children. Containing information on topics such as classroom strategies for common issues; first impressions; and how to deal with adults, leadership and tasks such as school trips, this volume presents tried and tested strategies and shares the author's knowledge when it comes to working in all types of schools, including primary, secondary, and pupil referral units. Not only exploring the strategies, this book also examines the reasons why a situation has arisen, and, for each piece of advice, offers an explanation for why it will work and how it affects our sense of coherence. The book also includes a short introduction to brain development at various ages, exploring the implications for children as they grow and mature, as well as examining how teachers can work with and help children through these developmental stages, assisting teachers in understanding the factors to be aware of when helping students and children develop mental security. Consolidating an understanding of mental and emotional health issues within children and young people, knowledge about cognitive brain development, and advice on what teachers can do in their classroom to make a difference, this book is essential reading for all teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367341831
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2020
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Victor Allen is a freelance consultant in the educational and business sector, advising on teaching ways of improving all aspects of emotional, social and mental wellbeing for children, staff and leaders.

Table of Contents

Dedication and acknowledgements vii

Introduction 1

Part 1 The brain 5

1 The 3Ms and the BASE 7

2 An introduction to brain maturation 13

Part 2 General strategies for working in primary and secondary schools 23

3 Strategies for making a good first impression and getting the best out of parents and fellow staff members 25

4 Strategies for the start of the year or for a new class 31

5 Strategies for understanding and supporting primary school children 37

6 Strategies for understanding and supporting teenagers through school 41

7 Strategies for supporting students with SEND Sonia Allen 47

8 Strategies for de-escalation, distraction and diversion 57

9 Strategies for miscellaneous school activities 63

10 Strategies for school policies and procedures, induction and new students' arrivals 69

11 Strategies for leadership of other adults 75

Part 3 Specific strategies for everyday use 81

12 Strategies on specific issues for everyday classroom use 83

And finally 133

Index 135