Getting the Students to Turn Up

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This invaluable guide for principals and classroom teachers contains practical guidance on tackling truancy in schools. Brimming with advice on dealing with bullying, raising pupils? self-esteem as well as helping them cope with the trauma of transferring schools, Ian McCormack writes accessibly and entertainingly. His firm belief that disaffected pupils will only respond if they feel they have a voice underpins his writing. This book will prove invaluable to frustrated teachers everywhere.

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Ian McCormack is a teacher and writer of 25 years experience who now works as a writer and educational consultant. He runs a variety of courses for both adults and pupils, using Drama and role-play to enhance the learning process. Table of Contents Why address the problem? Truancy: Legal Implications Different Types of Truancy Where does truancy start What happens to truants What can we do? School-based factors Alternative approaches and support systems Supporting good attendance through alternative approaches What the buggers said Appendix