Research and analysis

Mainstream inclusion, special challenges: strategies for children with BESD

This research looks at inclusion for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).

• From: National College for Teaching and Leadership
• Published: 1 May 2011

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Mainstream inclusion, special challenges: strategies for children with BESD - full report

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Mainstream inclusion, special challenges: strategies for children with BESD - summary report

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Details

This research examined the leadership strategies used in mainstream primary and middle schools to effectively include children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD).

The study aimed to answer the following questions in order to provide practitioners with recommendations for effective adaptation of policy guidance:

• How has the inclusion of BESD children in mainstream schools evolved?
• What challenges are faced today by mainstream schools seeking to include children with BESD?
• How does the inclusion of BESD children impact on other pupils and staff?
• What leadership strategies are required to effectively meet these challenges while ensuring that the impact on other pupils and staff is as positive as possible?

Published 1 May 2011