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Looked-after children
These resources cover the support schools can offer to pupils who have been adopted or are in foster care. From consultation to effective provision, there's everything you need to ensure no child is overlooked.
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An awareness of attachment disorder and how it presents is essential knowledge for educators. Use this step by step guide to ensure pupils are identified and supported
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To support a child with attachment difficulties, it's important to understand that not all attachment disorders are the same. Adele Bates explains the three main types of attachment disorder, and provides strategies to help teachers work with and support these pupils
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting effects on physical and mental health. Lisa Griffin explores examples and the impact they may have
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Headteacher Richard Lewis explains how creating a calmer atmosphere in school reduced truancy and drove up academic achievement
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All teaching staff need to understand the impact of early childhood trauma in terms of attachment and how it affects learning. Nicola Marshall outlines how to identify and support children and young people with attachment difficulties
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It is hard for some looked-after children to overcome the neglect and abuse they have faced, even if this was in early childhood. Headteacher Tim Rogers offers advice on supporting these vulnerable pupils
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