School DisaffectionWhat are schools doing?

Frank ReillyDepute - Our Lady’s High

School CumbernauldBB-BL Regional

Communication Team

Curricular Flexibility Increase curricular choiceFrom: Choose one subject from each column.ENG MAT FRE CHE ART C&D HIS CHE

PHY MUS BUS GEO SVSBIO DRA GRC MST ARTSCI PE HE PEADM SPA

To: Choose any six subjects + English & Maths

Curricular Flexibility

Academic/vocational curriculum for pupils who are not suited with mainstream subjects:English, Maths, SVS, Science,Horticulture, Duke of Edinburgh, Tutorial Support, PSHE, Construction, Childcare (Skills for Work).Advantages:Increases choice, relevance, motivation, meets pupil needs.Practical Problems:Transport, shared facilities, timetable, linking with external providers, gate keeping.

Tackle Barriers To Learning School Ethos – Restorative Practices Pupil Support – Home School

Partnership Reasoning and Reacting – conflict

resolution, anger management, assertiveness training

Improving Attendance Drugs and Alcohol Programmes Building Positive Relationships Partnership with other agencies

Schools are successful when:

they are inclusive; positive school ethos; consistent funding; whole school vision; local Authority is committed to

supporting schools to develop effective practice.