In this Essentials podcast episode, we explore how to support students with a parent in prison. This issue is hugely overlooked - though it's estimated to affect 312,000 children in the UK alone.
Our guest is expert James Ottley, who shares his insights on how teachers can create a supportive classroom environment and help students cope with the emotional challenges parental imprisonment.
Important links:
Click here for the full interview from episode 28.
Children Heard and Seen: visit https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/ for more information, or call 07557 339258 if you're in the UK.
Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php
Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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