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Challenging Behaviour: a seminar on legal and medical issues

11 Nov 2003

The Scottish Executive has recently reported an alarming increase in violent incidences against members of staff. Anecdotally, there is a trend towards disobedience, insolence and abuse among some pupils in schools. Yet there are also pressures on schools to reduce the number of exclusions and to drive forward the social inclusion agenda in schools. Coupled with this, new legislation on disability discrimination means that it may often be unlawful to discipline or exclude pupils for behaviour which is caused by or related to a disability.

This seminar explores the complex practical and legal issues arising from the incidence of challenging behaviour in schools, including suggestions and advice on the appropriate ways to deal with behaviour arising from a disability.

1.30pmBetter Behaviour, Better Learning, Speaker t.b.c.

2.00pmAttention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder, Dr. Rhona Sime, Consultant Child Psychiatrist

2.30pmTourette Syndrome & Behaviour, Mr. George Fenning, Consultant Clinical Psychologist t.b.c.

3.00pmRefreshment Break

3.30pmAutism, Asperger's Syndrome & Behaviour, Dr. Rhona Sime

4.00pmRestraint of Violent Pupils, David Leadbetter, CALM Training Services Ltd

4.30pmDisability, Discipline and Discrimination, Iain Nisbet, Associate, Solicitor, Govan Law Centre

5.00pmSeminar Closes

The seminar is to take place at The Teacher Building, 14 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DB and is provided for a total cost of £95 + VAT per delegate.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements to be made in order to allow you to participate fully in this training event (e.g. mobility, sensory, diet or access).

BOOKING FORM: please return to Govan Law Centre, 47 Burleigh Street, Glasgow, G51 3LB. Tel/ Text: 0141-445 1955, Fax: 0141-445 3934. E-mail: advice@edlaw.org.uk Challenging Behaviour (11/11/03)

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