DOI:
10.13056/acamh.26112
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by the President of
PRUsAP,
Sarah Johnson. Sarah also advises the Department for Education for Alternative Provision and is the Director of
Pheonix Education Consultancy. Sarah published two books in Autumn 2023 focusing on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) which are part of the series ‘All about SEMH’.
Discussion points include:
- The definition of SEMH and what Alternative Provisions are like in the UK.
- The challenges children with SEMH needs may face in the classroom environment.
- How equipped is mainstream education to support SEMH needs of children.
- Current message to policymakers on the provision of education for SEMH children.
- An overview of Sarah’s upcoming books and how might teachers use them.
