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 or...
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 li ...
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 phenomenon ...
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 which EPs often find we a...
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 learning, and...
A Home Educating parent shares her journey and decision to home educate her daughter.
Diary of Events
2016/17 – Ruth is 7/8 years old. She is a capable expected rate achiever in school but seems a little unhappy and has no interest in reading at home. She is sometimes writing b’s and d’s the wr...
