Perhaps if child development was mandatory in teacher training, this poor understanding of children would diminish. A recognition that focusing solely on the academic aspect of the child and ignoring the emotional aspect is always going to have negative effects on wellbeing.

As we near the return to school families will become anxious about transitions & school attendance.

Check out this resource on building a support plan for your learner. #pupilvoice #uncrc

1drv.ms/w/s!Aq1Eb1oW8v…

#ebsa #ALNWales #neurodivergent #wholeschoolapproach

FREE RESOURCE
When we say we don't believe in rewards, punishments or behaviourism, people often say 'Well, what's the alternative?'.

1/4

Let’s continue to be courageous, collaborative, challenging, curious together.

Independent Thinking Not Fine in School Ben Wainwright Debra Kidd Alison Kriel 💙 #ubuntu #AntiRacist Dr Chris Bagley 👋 Steve B Claire Barrett Bernie 💙 Author | Speaker Dave McPartlin FCCT 🇺🇦 Adrian Bethune MCCT and all other square pegs!

🏆🌟🥂

So many gentle well behaved XL Bully Dogs now facing death as a result of a knee jerk breed ban that won’t make people safer but will significantly increase animal suffering. I will discuss with Peter Cardwell on TalkTV Sunday at 11am tune in

Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months - Petitions please sign & share petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6504…

In order for much needed change to happen within the education system to benefit staff and pupils, the system needs to recognise its own shortcomings, rather than continuing the narrative of blaming anything and everyone else.

This is such an easy way to fix a lot of the school persistent absences is to make school more meaningful for young people! So many including my own kids say a lot of it is boring and pointless. These are active, inquisitive & creative kids that have better stuff to do at home!

Parents, take five minutes today to reflect on everything you do to support the young people in your life. What you do often goes unnoticed. Give yourself some credit. Write it down if that helps. And try not to loose sight of that whenever you go through difficult moments.

Sebastien Chapleau Mark Moorhouse Many of our Not Fine in School families experience this not just weekly, but daily and even several times a day, such is the overstep in the ‘war’ on attendance. 😔

This is a really encouraging development.

What we know about education today is that:
A great many children are struggling.
Schools are stretched thin.
More and more children are falling out of the system.
Many families would welcome something different.

theguardian.com/education/2023…

Lovely blog here by William Goldsmith on #SquarePegs book.

With our gratitude for sharing your thoughts & championing the book. 🙏🏻

Independent Thinking Independent Thinking Press Crown House Publishing

linkedin.com/pulse/trouble-…

“For these children, it is not that school is boring or difficult, it is that they find school to be a hostile environment where they are not safe and no amount of cajoling and parental intervention can convince them otherwise.” theguardian.com/theobserver/co…

Children as young as 4,5 and 6 are restrained by staff in order to get them 'in' to school.

Surely if staff are using RPI to take an anxious, frightened child from their parents this is a sign of a serious problem?

That is NOT 'a last resort'

Photo for attention only.

Strictest academy schools in England suspend 30 times more pupils than national average.
Is ‘Zero Tolerance’ an admission that some schools put KPI’s & reputation before children’s wellbeing, education& achievement -‘Must try harder’.‘Requires improvement’ theguardian.com/education/2023…

Read this! Section 19 reinforces education rights for children with health needs. Those facing medical/mental health issues, unable to attend school, are entitled to full-time equivalent education. Ensuring equality in educational opportunities for all! assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/657995f0…

Child unable to attend school since March 2020. No alternative provision until Feb '23; LA disregarded ASD diagnosis, took to court for truancy, started child protection proceedings & opposed EHCP 3 times at tribunal (ongoing) lgo.org.uk/decisions/educ… LG & SC Ombudsman

Latest SEND Tribunal stats published today by Ministry of Justice show more appeals than ever, with an astonishing 98% of cases decided by the Tribunal last year going against local authorities. It couldn't be clearer that unlawful decision-making is endemic. 1/2 gov.uk/government/sta…

I was so moved by this post having had a similar experience. I drafted this for parents to send to their school if it's of any use. Of course details would need to be changed, but it's written in a spirit of solidarity for all parents of children with EBSA.

Here's a message from a parent in a community I belong to, for parents whose children are struggling.

The 'advice' here isn't uncommon.
It is, however, wrong & very dangerous.

It's like making a child stare at a fire & thinking they'll eventually want to walk into the flames.