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Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Teenage School Difficulties offers a complete introduction to the pitfalls of navigating secondary education while at the same time facing the ordeals of adolescence. When young people are coping with issues at school, whether it be an obvious challenge such as increased workload or a more personal one such as family illness, the playing field becomes less even for them and they can easily lose out with long-term consequences. Furthermore, every individual is different and requires personalised support. Using case studies to share practical advice based on years of first-hand experience managing these issues in real schools, Joyce Nisbet and Jennie Guise explore why it is crucial for everyone involved to pull in the same direction - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.
Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What are teenage school difficulties? 2. Guidance and Alternative Education; 3. Principles, policies and practices; 4. Provisions and collaborations; Ten key things to know about teenage school difficulties Part 2: Primary school and transition issues 5. Primary school; 6. Teenage transitions; 7. Transitioning to High School; 8. Organisation Part 3: High School and education issues 9. Increased workload; 10. Course choice; 11. Disengagement; 12. Absenteeism; 13. School refusal; 14, Post-school options Part 4: Personal and health issues 15. Illness and disability; 16. Mental health; 17. Self-esteem; 18. Sexual health; 19. Eating disorders; 20. Self-harm; 21. Dependency Part 5: Interpersonal issues 22. Friendships; 23. Bullying; 24. Cyberbullying; 25. Peer pressure; 26. The 'quiet victim'; 27. Separation and divorce; 28. Financial problems; 29. Bereavement and loss; 30. Young carers Part 6: Conclusion 31. Summary; 32. A last word to parents and carers; 33. A last word to teachers and schools Appendices
