Revised guidance on the education of children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)
In May 2008, the DCSF issued revised guidance on the education of children
and young people with BESD. A link to an electronic version of this guidance
can be found below.
You will also find a link to the Department's 2001 guidance on promoting mental health in schools and early years settings. his explains how teachers and others, working alongside other agencies as appropriate, can promote children and young people's mental health and can intervene effectively with those experiencing problems. It provides case studies of children and young people whose behaviour, social and/or emotional development is causing concern and suggests strategies to address both the presenting behaviour and the underlying causes.
Some schools' provision for children with BESD includes nurture groups. Find out more about this approach here.
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Last updated: 26 January 2009
