Educating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties : Inclusive Practice in Mainstream Schools

Educating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties shows that it is possible for schools to provide inclusive education for children with social and emotional difficulties without jeopardising the well-being and progression of the children or compromising the academic standing of the school. Using a case-study approach, the importance of school leadership, organisational culture and classroom strategies for working with troubled individuals and their families is also emphasised. The authors also draw attention to the fact that teachers need to recognise and take account of the effect of the neighbourhood, family, educational history and their own viewpoints on a young child's emotional and social development.

John Thacker is Senior Lecturer in Education at Exeter University.,
Dave Strudwick has worked as a SENCo and an advisory teacher with Devon's Behaviour Support Team.,
Elly Babbedge is a full-time Primary School Teacher.