This book presents 15 varied case studies which range over the professional practices of teachers, and professionals from other agencies concerned with schoolchildren. It illustrates attempts to meet the personal needs of young people in pre-school provision, in primary and secondary schools, and in special schools. It is intended to help professional staff whose responsibilities are directed towards helping children and young adults.

Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been many changes in education. The second edition has been compiled to develop and update the earlier book. Managing Misbehaviour in Schools deals with the theory and practice of managing pupils' behaviour in schools and brings the subject fully up to date, looking at the effects of the recent Children Act and the 1992 White Paper on Education. The authors deal with the theoretical background of developing, assessing and understanding children's behaviour; the relationship between learning and behaviour problems; the dynamics of...

This survey of the pastoral needs of primary age pupils, and pupils in early adolescence, considers the future needs of children, learning processes, the planning and implementation of a pastoral programme, and the co-ordination of personal and social education. It develops six specific pastoral approaches: welfare and liaison, health and medical services, life crises and counselling, managing behaviour, bullying, and starting secondary school. The Viewpoints section has three personal statements: television viewing, core values for teachers and parents, and the professionalism of teachers....