Alternatives to Exclusion from School

Download or read book Alternatives to Exclusion from School written by Pamela Munn and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-04-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exclusion from school is a major concern for teachers, parents and children, and features in government initiatives to tackle social exclusion. This book takes a broad look at exclusion, mapping the extent of exclusions and showing what factors can lead to children being excluded, whether permanently or informally, from school. The authors focus on various kinds of in-school alternatives to exclusion. They show how schools and teachers can make a difference to young people’s emotional and social development, as well as to their cognitive-intellectual development. For many children with difficulties in their families or communities, school can be a safe and supportive refuge. School is also much more than just the subjects