The neglected shadow: European perspectives on emotional supports for early school leaving prevention

dc.creator	Paul Downes
dc.date	2011-11-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-08-12T11:21:34Z
dc.date.available	2015-08-12T11:21:34Z
dc.identifier	2073-7629
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/8eb733c61b6441c3ba5acf1e6a52c8cd
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/29028
dc.description	OECD reports emphasise ten key steps to equity in education, with concrete targets related to low attainment and early school leaving. Such steps, however, neglect the importance of emotional dimensions to early school leaving and the consequent need for system level emotional supports. The current study involves qualitative research interviews with senior government officials and secondary school management representatives across eight European countries, with a particular focus on school climate and emotional support issues. Issues raised by interviewees for students at risk of early school leaving include supports for withdrawn children, for those at risk of suicide and those being bullied at school affecting their nonattendance. Other emerging themes include alternatives to suspension and teacher education for improving their conflict resolution skills. Some interviewees explicitly observe the dearth of emotional support services available in practice in their countries. The pervasive policy gaps across national levels for a mental health and emotional support strategy, as part of an early school leaving prevention strategy, requires serious and immediate attention.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Malta
dc.relation	http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/183362/ENSECV3I2P1.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2073-7629
dc.source	International Journal of Emotional Education, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 3-36 (2011)
dc.subject	early school leaving
dc.subject	prevention
dc.subject	school climate
dc.subject	mental health
dc.subject	alternatives to suspension
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	The neglected shadow: European perspectives on emotional supports for early school leaving prevention
dc.type	article