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Becoming an Adoption-Friendly School : A Whole-School Resource for Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma or Loss - with Complementary Downloadable Material by Katherine Boy and Emma Gore Langton (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica
ISBN-101785922505
ISBN-139781785922503
eBay Product ID (ePID)234266871
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages208 Pages
Publication NameBecoming an Adoption-Friendly School : A Whole-School Resource for Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma or Loss - with Complementary Downloadable Material
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
SubjectSpecial Education / General, Adoption & Fostering, Counseling / General
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorKatherine Boy, Emma Gore Langton
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Education
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight21.9 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2016-047293
ReviewsThis authoritative book has the power to inspire and transform school practice in supporting not only adopted children but the entire school community. How? The authors present a text brimming with practical wisdom that is confidently underpinned by psychological theory, leading to compelling reasons for sustained change in schools., This excellent comprehensive guide has been compiled with tremendous insight into the challenges faced by adopted children and those who live and work with them. Informative, accessible and authoritative, it gives educators the practical tools to implement a more empathic and thoughtful approach in their schools.
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentAcknowledgements. Foreword - Claire Eastwood. Preface. 1. Why focus on adopted children? 2. Effecting change in your school. 3. Identifying needs. 4. Prioritising relationships. 5. Thinking about behaviour management. 6. Responding empathetically to behaviour. 7. Working in partnership with parents. 8. Sharing information. 9. Reflecting adoptive families. 10. Protecting adoptive families. 11. Support staff. 12. Using resources wisely. Afterword. Glossary. Figure list. Table list. Resource list. References. Further reading.
SynopsisBased on research conducted by the adoption support agency PAC-UK, this guide will show school leaders how to develop their adoption-friendly policies and practice, with photocopiable and printable resources. Identifying eight key areas for improvement such as staff training and communication with families, it is applicable to all school settings., Adopted children who have experienced loss, abuse or neglect need additional support for their emotional development, and are more likely to have special educational needs. This useful resource provides a complete plan for creating adoption-friendly environments in primary, secondary and specialist schools. The book is grounded on new research which gathered together testimonies from over 400 school staff members, adoptive parents and adoption specialists. With realistic consideration of pressures and limitations currently faced by schools, it gives advice on eight key areas for school development, including communicating with parents, training staff, using resources wisely and recognising children's individual needs. Completing the toolkit is a broad selection of photocopiable and downloadable plans for establishing adoption-friendly frameworks, and for demonstrating good practice to staff, pupils, families and school inspectors., Adopted children who have experienced loss, abuse or neglect need additional support for their emotional development, and are more likely to have special educational needs. This useful resource provides a complete plan for creating adoption-friendly environments in primary, secondary and specialist schools. The book is grounded on new research which gathered together testimonies from over 400 school staff members, adoptive parents and adoption specialists. With realistic consideration of pressures and limitations currently faced by schools, it gives advice on eight key areas for school development, including communicating with parents, training staff, using resources wisely and recognising children's individual needs. Completing the toolkit are a selection of printable plans for establishing adoption-friendly frameworks, and for demonstrating good practice to staff, pupils, families and school inspectors. Useful for: Head teachers; leaders and management professionals in schools; Primary school teachers; secondary school teachers; specialist school teachers; school support workers; child counsellors; adoption and fostering social workers; adoptive parents; foster parents and independent reviewing officers.
LC Classification NumberLC5158.5
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