Getting the buggers to turn up

This invaluable guide for principals and classroom teachers containspractical guidance on tackling truancy in schools.

Brimming with adviceon dealing with bullying, raising pupils' self-esteem as well as helpingthem cope with the trauma of transferring schools, Ian McCormackwrites accessibly and entertainingly.

His firm belief that disaffected pupilswill only respond if they feel they have a voice underpins his writing.

Thisbook will prove invaluable to frustrated teachers everywhere.