Behaviour Problems in Schools An Evaluation of Support Centres
Behaviour Problems in Schools: An Evaluation of Support Centres by Peter Mortimore, published by Taylor & Francis Limited in March 2021, offers a thorough examination of support centres established for disruptive pupils. This 174-page book delves into the creation and operation of these off-site special units, which have been a response to concerns about pupil discipline in schools. The author draws on extensive research conducted by the Inner London Education Authority, presenting data on pupil characteristics, attainment, and the perspectives of staff involved in both the centres and referring schools.
Readers will find a detailed evaluation of support centres, including insights into their management of disruptive behaviour and the criticisms they face, such as being labeled as ‘sin-bins.’ The book discusses the necessity of alternative provisions for disruptive pupils while cautioning against the risks of creating a separate system. With a focus on education, counseling, and special education, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and innovative approaches in addressing behavioural, emotional, and social disabilities within the school environment.
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Published in 1983. One response to the recent concern about pupil discipline in schools has been the creation of support centres: off-site special units to which disruptive pupils are sent for varying periods of time for education and supervision. The Inner London Education Authority had a substantial network of such centres. Yet the concept of these units has aroused some criticism: they have been labelled as ‘sin-bins’ and as dumping grounds for adolescents.
This book is based on major research conducted by the ILEA over a number of years and provides the only substantial evaluation of support centres. Data are presented on pupil characteristics and attainment, on how the centres operate and on the views of the staff in centres and in referring schools.
It concludes with an evaluation of support centres, highlighting a range of innovative approaches to the management of disruptive behaviour. The authors warn of the dangers of developing a separate system for disruptive pupils, but conclude that some form of alternative provision is needed for the foreseeable future.
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