Truancy

<p><em>Truancy: Short and Long-term Solutions</em> is a practical and accessible guide to dealing with the problem of truancy and non-attendance. It is the first book on the issue to actively focus on solutions to the problem, rather than the causes.</p><p>Full of practical examples of the latest ways in which schools, teachers, education welfare officers and LEAs try to overcome their attendance difficulties. Ken Reid identifies nearly 120 short-term solutions as well as several long-term strategic approaches. The book also considers parental-condoned absenteeism, alternative curriculum schemes and mentoring, while the final chapter presents some strategic issues which policy-makers and politicians need to overcome.</p><p>This book provides all teachers, deputy heads, head teachers, education welfare staff, social workers, learning mentors and other caring professionals with a repository of up-to-date ideas and solutions. It is essential reading for anyone involved in addressing the challenge of truancy.</p> 1. The Challenge of Truancy and School Absenteeism 2. Typical Schools 3. Short-term Solutions I 4. Short-term Solutions II 5. Short-term Solutions III 6. Short-term Solutions IV 7. Long-term Strategic Approaches I 8. Long-term Strategic Approaches II 9. Parents and Parental Condoned Absenteeism 10. Alternative Curriculum Schemes 11. Mentoring 12. The Way Forward