Educating Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

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.

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Educational approaches to children with EBD; Chapter 2 The resilient teacher; Chapter 3 Creating an inclusive classroom; Chapter 4 A Supportive School is a Resilient School; Chapter 5 Home-school relations; Chapter 6 Fine-tuning to support an individual's needs;

'This book gives a ground-breaking approach for achieving an enclosure classroom.'or'This book is essential, thought-provoking and challenging to all schools, teachers, LEAs, head governors and Education Authorities as well as parents and all those concerned and involved with children with EBD.' - Caroline Hensby, Adders Organisation'This is a very readable, enjoyable and instructive book. The authors provide a view of teaching children with emotional and behavioural difficulties that is both practical and insightful.' - British Journal of Special Education'All teachers of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties will be able to empathise with the very clear, solution-focused approach described in this book. This is more than a 'tips for teachers' handbook. It encourages teachers to be reflective about the principles that inform practice, so developing and enhancing their practice still further.' - British Journal of Special Education'I would encourage both practising teachers and those about to embark on their teaching career to buy a copy of this book. It is reassuring and places the teaching of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties exactly where it should be - at the heart of everyone's good practice.' - British Journal of Special Education'A very readable and insightful book for all school staff. I felt it would be particulary helpful for developing inclusive and whole school approaches through allowing staff to reflect on their practice while at the same time providing practical strategies and ideas.' - Educational Psychology in Practice