The Best Outcomes for Young People: Lessons from a PRU Headteacher

This book provides practical ways for Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provision, and mainstream schools to work in partnership to secure the best outcomes for students, focusing on meeting their needs with limited resources and time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2024
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for all teachers, particularly those working in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provision (AP) and mainstream schools. It provides practical ways for these sectors to work in partnership to secure the best outcomes for students who may be facing challenging circumstances. With an increasing number of learners finding the school environment difficult for various complex reasons, the book focuses on strategies that professionals can employ to meet their needs with limited resources and time. Written by an experienced PRU headteacher, the book is packed with examples of good practice, detailed case studies, and opportunities for reflection to help readers examine their current working practice, develop new strategies to engage with young people, and adopt a range of inclusive practices to maximize the potential of pupils in their care.

In summary, this book promotes inclusion through partnership working, recognizes the value of all pupils, provides real-life scenarios of AP/PRU practice that can be transferred to mainstream schools, and helps schools audit their current practice and develop a range of inclusive practices for their community. It is a valuable resource for teachers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in working with diverse student populations.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 172 x 246 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915713605