Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in – a guide for schools

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I only wish Rose more honestly addressed the role of privilege in his ascent from high school dropout to HGSE faculty, and acknowledged how much more unlikely that would be for underprivileged students. This is a book that is firmly on the side of children as they try to come to terms with a school system that is designed to encourage conformity. Can you imagine if some of the greatest minds of our history were medicated as children, where we would be today? Written by Fran Morgan with Ellie Costello and edited by Ian Gilbert, Square Pegs: Inclusivity, compassion and fitting in – a guide for schools is a book for educators who find themselves torn between a government/Ofsted narrative around behaviour, attendance and attainment, and their own passion for supporting square pegs and their families.

It is when square pegs choose to be silent and when they choose to communicate that we must pay careful attention to, for the sake of all of us. he quotes Einstein saying you can't judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree; (4) feedback loops can send an individual into a spiral of self-destruction OR in a positive direction. If books were as judgmental as we are about them, a lot of people would probably never get to read the books they want because they would get turned away so often.Part of his problem was the way the educational system reacted to him in a misguided attempt to change or alter his behavior. This is not true, because of how the public education system is set up, most children who are not able to adapt, instead of the school adapting to their learning style, end up dropping out or getting kicked out. We need to educate our educators on what it really means to try to force a square peg into a round hole. While he is the absolute picture of my son, down to the core, and I share much in common with his wits-end mother, beyond that, the book told me nothing I did not already know.

No child should miss out on a good education and the chance of opportunities in life just because their school doesn’t give them the support they need to succeed. In recent years, many schools in England have started to implement strict policies around behaviour, curriculum and attendance.She was joined by Ellie Costello in 2020, with experience as a parent of children with underlying needs. A quick read, mostly about the author's life story growing up as a kid diagnosed with ADHD who flunked out of high school and then went on to graduate from Harvard and now teaches there. An enlightening first-person account of what it's like to be "THAT kid" in the classroom—and of how to help him be successful if you're his parent, teacher, or community.

I'm not sure you can change the whole system to supposedly meet the needs of a handful of students and the expense of all students.

Yes, it takes effort, often at the beginning, to change mindsets but once in place, things should improve. Suitable for all professionals working in education and the related issues surrounding children and young people’s mental health, as well as policymakers, academics and government ministers. Of course, medication should never be used on a child, just because the parents don't have the patience for handling their child's unlimited flow of energy, doesn't make it ok to sedate them just because.

If you have a child with dyslexia or ADD or Asperger's you probably already know that your child doesn't do well in the current educational system. She just has to work really hard for those grades in certain subjects (cough cough math cough cough).His father seems a distant and strict character who does not try to make any attachment with him and does not try a more personal approach to modifying his behavior. This book is a must-read for educators and school leaders seeking to create a better future for our students. Each chapter is short and manageable as far as information and he provides a recap of the most important parts for you to take away. Sometimes their stories end badly, being chucked out and finding the well-trodden path into the youth justice system.