Using an Inclusive Approach to Reduce School Exclusion

Clear and accessible, Using an Inclusive Approach to Reduce School Exclusion supports an inclusive approach to teaching and learning to help schools find ways to reduce exclusion and plan alternative approaches to managing the pathways of learners at risk.

Offering a summary of the contemporary context of DfE and school policy in England, this book considers:

Statistics and perspectives from Ofsted
The literature of exclusion and recent research into effective provision for learners with SEN
The key factors underlying school exclusion
Case studies and practical approaches alongside theory and research
The impact of exclusion on learners at risk
Written by experienced practitioners, Using an Inclusive Approach to Reduce School Exclusion encourages a proactive approach to reducing exclusion through relatable scenarios and case studies. An essential toolkit to support the development of inclusive practice and reduce exclusion, this book is an invaluable resource for SENCos, middle and senior leaders.

Introduction; Forewords; Poem; Overall argument; How to use this book; Part 1; Chapter 1 Background Context to Exclusion; Chapter 2 Informal and Internal Exclusion; Chapter 3 The Impact of Exclusion; Part 2; Chapter 1 Definitions of Inclusion; Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework for an inclusive approach; Chapter 3 Challenges for an inclusive approach; Chapter 4 Approaches for Leading Inclusive Practice; Part 3 Introduction; Chapter 1 Partnerships; Chapter 2 Language & Communication; Chapter 3 Social Communication; Chapter 4 Emotional Literacy; Chapter 5 Sensory Environment; Chapter 6 Transitions; Chapter 7 Nurture Groups; Chapter 8 Thrive; Chapter 9 Restorative Justice; Chapter 10 Emotion Coaching; Chapter 11 Therapeutic Approaches; Chapter 12 Staff wellbeing; Part 4 Reflective Framework; Part 5 Conclusion; Index