Supporting Pupils with Emotional Difficulties : Creating a Caring Environment for All

First Published in 1999. This practical text explores childrens emotional development and the correlation between emotional security and effective learning. Advice and techniques are offered which will help teachers, SENCOs and learning support staff to create an understanding and supportive environment for all children in the primary classroom, including those with emotional difficulties. The authors focus on a wide range of specific emotional issues, such as coping with loss, separation, anxiety, panic and anger management, and also demonstrate ways of raising a childs self esteem and motivation.