Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools - Understand more deeply and better address inequalities in your school (Morley Katrina)(Paperback / softback)

Actionable, road-tested approaches to understanding and tackling poverty in schoolsThe stark reality of poverty and disadvantage in our communities is one of the biggest challenges faced by schools today. Schools need better understanding of the broader impact of poverty and disadvantage and what they can do about it – that’s where Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools comes in.The book is divided into three clear sections on how to understand and tackle poverty across the whole school, in the classroom, and within the community.The whole school section focuses on understanding poverty and its roots, including:- defining poverty and addressing the topic within professional development- assessing the school day to discover and address barriers, from uniform prices and transport to accessing free school meals- giving early help and intervention- understanding the intersection between poverty and displacementThe classroom section focuses on barriers to learning and practical steps to address these, including:- how to adapt the curriculum to assist pupils with fewer advantages- how a focus on social justice can help- the importance of readingThe community section addresses the wider context, including:- addressing exclusion and suspension rates, and how to use mentors to encourage pupils- partnerships with local businesses and organisations to broaden pupils’ opportunitiesWritten by expert authors working in a deprived area in the north east of England
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