DiscoverSchool Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma ShackletonThe Myth of 1:1 Support: Why 1:1 Support Isn’t Always the Answer for SEMH Success in Schools
The Myth of 1:1 Support: Why 1:1 Support Isn’t Always the Answer for SEMH Success in Schools

The Myth of 1:1 Support: Why 1:1 Support Isn’t Always the Answer for SEMH Success in Schools

Update: 2024-12-09
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Are one-to-one teaching assistants really the best way to support students with SEMH needs?

In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the myth of 1:1 support and its unintended consequences for schools and students.

Discover why this topic resonates with teachers and SENCOs working to support pupils with a high level of need and how rethinking your approach could empower independence and resilience in a more sustainable way.

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The Myth of 1:1 Support: Why 1:1 Support Isn’t Always the Answer for SEMH Success in Schools

The Myth of 1:1 Support: Why 1:1 Support Isn’t Always the Answer for SEMH Success in Schools

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