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during the last meeting after school yesterday, i did mention pshe was an

A major part of the problem is how special needs children are treated
by their peers and how they are referred to *outside* the classroom,
especially during break and lunch times.

I know one very successful junior school (consistent top five of SATS
league rating) where break and lunchtime supervision was a top
priority for all staff who actively encouraged all pupils to socially
include children with special needs and disabilities, not forgetting
ethnic minorities and 'new kids' who'd just joined the school.
Teachers and the head also made themselves available in the playground
to talk to parents and students whenever possible.

Unfortunately I've noted in the secondary schools where I've worked
that having teachers and other adults supervise students outside of
lessons is usually afforded a very low priority, especially outside. A
little encouragement to have SEN students (especially those with low
self-esteem) join in with their peers can can be highly beneficial.

David Bowles

> during the last meeting after school yesterday, i did mention  pshe was an
> excellent opportunity to talk about learning support and the fact that we
> all need support fo r one thing or another.
> the tutors seemed keen enough to do  it so let's see how it goes.