{"title":"Sean Harris","description":"\u003cp\u003eSean Harris’s work offers insightful perspectives on the challenges and strategies involved in education, with a particular focus on addressing societal issues such as poverty and disadvantage in schools. His writing combines practical approaches with thoughtful analysis, making it a valuable resource for educators and policymakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect clear, well-researched texts that explore how educational environments can be shaped to support all students, especially those facing adversity. His books encourage reflection on how schools can play a pivotal role in promoting equity and opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tackling-poverty-and-disadvantage-in-schools-by-katrina-morley-9781801994750","title":"Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActionable, road-tested approaches to understanding and tackling poverty in schools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stark reality of poverty and disadvantage in our communities is one of the biggest challenges faced by schools today. Schools need a better understanding of the broader impact of poverty and disadvantage and what they can \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e about it – that’s where \u003ci\u003eTackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three clear sections on how to understand and tackle poverty across the whole school, in the classroom, and within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole school section focuses on \u003cb\u003eunderstanding poverty and its roots\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edefining poverty and addressing the topic within professional development\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eassessing the school day to discover and address barriers, from uniform prices and transport to accessing free school meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003egiving early help and intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eunderstanding the intersection between poverty and displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe classroom section focuses on \u003cb\u003ebarriers to learning\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epractical steps to address these\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ehow to adapt the curriculum to assist pupils with fewer advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ehow a focus on social justice can help\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe importance of reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe community section addresses the \u003cb\u003ewider context\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eaddressing exclusion and suspension rates, and how to use mentors to encourage pupils\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003epartnerships with local businesses and organisations to broaden pupils’ opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by expert authors working in a deprived area in the north east of England, \u003ci\u003eTackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the statistics and – whilst there are no 'silver bullets' – offers practical ways forward. This book is backed by research and is complete with case studies, reflective tasks, and next steps from contributors from across the UK and working with all phases. As well as this, \u003ci\u003eTackling Poverty and Disadvantage\u003c\/i\u003e includes a foreword written by Dame Alison Peacock, CEO of The Chartered College of Teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom poverty-proofing the classroom and curriculum to changing whole-school culture and breaking the cycle, this resource speaks to the multiple intersecting crises currently faced by schools including lost learning during the pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and increased referrals relating to DV. \u003ci\u003eTackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e equips you as a system-leader or educator to understand more deeply, diagnose issues and better address inequalities in your school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432777892076,"sku":"9781801994750","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781801994750.jpg?v=1774556693"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sean-harris.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}