Children's Homes and School Exclusion

"Focusing on the way exclusion from school is experienced by looked after children and the professionals working with them, the author to this comprehensive book shows how a reflective understanding of the complex school exclusion process can be applied to both practice and policy. By drawing on the personal accounts of the young people and on evidence gained by interviewing teachers, psychologists, social workers and residential carers in three local authorities, Isabell Brodie shows how exclusion from school is a pivotal process and not a single event. It has deep-rooted causes and long-term negative effects not just in terms of the individuals themselves but also for society as a whole." "Along with such factors as ethnicity, gender, age and geographical location, Brodie shows how individuals, educational institutions, local authorities and central government policy all have a role to play. She outlines the need for young people to have supportive relationships with caregivers and stresses the importance of collaboration between social work professionals in residential care and education professionals. She also highlights the practical significance of early intervention. This book will prove invaluable to those professionals and students involved in the education of children in care and for policymakers, academics and practitioners working in residential care."--Jacket.