Supporting the Return of Pupils with EBD to Mainstream School from Specialist Provision

Authors

  • Barry Groom

Keywords:

EBD, Transition, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Mainstream School to Specialist Provision, Inclusion, Reintegration

Abstract

This article identifies and discusses the factors that may have an impact on supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties who return to mainstream school from specialist provision. Although the literature on inclusion suggests that support for the re-integration of pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties remains a constant challenge, there have been a number of examples of successful practice. The outcomes of five case studies of successful reintegration are discussed and key issues for possible future practice explored.

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Published

2021-01-24

How to Cite

Groom, B. (2021). Supporting the Return of Pupils with EBD to Mainstream School from Specialist Provision. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 20(1), 61–60. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/137

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2006)

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