Truancy and schools /:

At present about one million pupils truant from their schools on a daily basis and this book examines why they do it. The numerous reasons for truanting discussed are: * disadvantageous home backgrounds * problems with settling in socially at school * poor performance in school * experiencing bullyi...

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Main Author: Reid, Ken
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:At present about one million pupils truant from their schools on a daily basis and this book examines why they do it. The numerous reasons for truanting discussed are: * disadvantageous home backgrounds * problems with settling in socially at school * poor performance in school * experiencing bullying in school * not coping with the transition from primary to secondary schooling. This book focuses on the social, psychological and educational causes of truancy. It examines recent research and gives many examples of good practice while also detailing the latest solutions.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 338 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-335) and index.
ISBN:0203072146
9780203072141
0415205093
9780415205092
9786610328765
6610328765

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