by Mr Johnson, a UK Secondary School Teacher
When I first met Sam, a Year 8 student, he was already on the path towards persistent absenteeism. What initially appeared as general reluctance to attend school soon revealed itself to be a deeply rooted case of Emotionally Based School Avoidance...
Introduction
School teachers understand all too well the importance of a positive and supportive learning environment; both for CYP and ourselves. However, there are times when students experience challenges that lead to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), commonly known as school refusal...
Why join our RILL research?
For the pupil:
- The student will receive additional evidence-based support to improve their reading and spelling through fun stories and activities.
- They will develop their literacy skills and confidence.
- Ultimately, it will help children with English and/or Welsh...
Introduction
School teachers understand the importance of a positive and supportive learning environment. However, there are times when students experience challenges that lead to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), commonly known as school refusal or persistent absenteeism. This...
The concept of labelling is a contentious one, stirring up debates that involve various stakeholders – children, parents, teachers, and other professionals. Dyslexia, a term synonymous with ‘literacy difficulties’ is perhaps one of the most debated within education, and one...
Rachel Cartin is a masters student studying Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester. She is currently undertaking research investigating teacher non-verbal behaviour in the classroom and how this can affect a student’s academic motivation.
Motivation is essential to...
