Getting the Buggers to Turn Up

This invaluable guide for principals and classroom teachers contains

practical guidance on tackling truancy in schools. Brimming with advice

on dealing with bullying, raising pupils'' self-esteem as well as helping

them cope with the trauma of transferring schools, Ian McCormack

writes accessibly and entertainingly. His firm belief that disaffected pupils

will only respond if they feel they have a voice underpins his writing. This

book will prove invaluable to frustrated teachers everywhere.