DfEE Green Paper (22/10/1997) - Principles into practice: emotional and behavioural difficulties

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8 Principles into practice: emotional and behavioural difficulties

We want to put our principles into practice for all children with SEN, including one group which presents schools with special challenges - children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The number of children perceived as falling within this group is increasing. We need to find ways of tackling their difficulties early, before they lead to under-achievement, disaffection and, in too many cases, exclusion from mainstream education.

SUMMARY

By 2002 ...

A national programme will be in place to help primary schools tackle emotional and behavioural difficulties at a very early stage.
There will be enhanced opportunities for all staff to improve their skills in teaching children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
There will be a national programme to offer support to EBD special schools experiencing problems.
There will be expanded support for schemes designed to renew the motivation of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties at Key Stage 4.

31/08/2000