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What was it like for you? Former pupils' reflections on their placement at a residential school for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Authors:
- POLAT Filiz, FARRELL Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 7(2), May 2002, pp.97-108.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
As LEAs and school develop their inclusive policies and practices, arguments about how to provide the most effective education for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) continue. This article draws on findings from 26 interviews with former pupils of an EBD residential school. Reports their opinions about the quality of education and care they received at the school and the impact of the placement on their experiences as young adults. Overall, despite some concerns, the former pupils had positive memories of the school and felt that it had helped them to overcome their learning and behavioural difficulties. Discusses the implications for policy and practice.