Behaviour Problems in Schools

Taylor & Francis

Behaviour Problems in SchoolsAn Evaluation of Support Centres\nAuthor(s): Peter Mortimore, Jean Davies, Andreas Varlaam, Anne West\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138493261, 978-1138493261\nSynopsis\nPublished in 1983. One response to the recent concern about pupil discipline in schools has been the creation of support centres: off-site special units to which disruptive pupils are sent for varying periods of time for education and supervision. The Inner London Education Authority had a substantial network of such centres. Yet the concept of these units has aroused some criticism: they have been labelled as sin-bins and as dumping grounds for adolescents. \n\nThis book is based on major research conducted by the ILEA over a number of years and provides the only substantial evaluation of support centres. Data are presented on pupil characteristics and attainment, on how the centres operate and on the views of the .