Tutors International founder issues statement on new links between exclusion from UK schools and mental health issues in children
(PRWEB UK) 15 September 2017 -- Following a major new study by University of Exeter, reported in August 2017 [1], finding that excluding children from school can be linked to long-term psychological problems and distress, independent education consultant and Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, defended the policies of some of the UK's top institutions, and offered an alternative for students labelled as troublemakers.
Mr Caller commented: "The very best schools have always been the ones adopting a rigidly hierarchical and consistent approach to discipline. It's part of what transforms a 'good' school into an outstanding one, and their students inherently know which lines cannot be crossed. However, not all children – through no fault of their own – are able to thrive in such a rigid academic environment, and this is where behavioural issues start to manifest. This could be due to mental health problems, SEN, lack of adequate pastoral care, bullying by teachers and peers, or just not fitting in with the way schools are designed."
Echoing the sentiments of Sir Ken Robinson [2] regarding the failings of Victorian-style 'factory schools', Mr Caller, whose own career in education spans over 25 years, argued that not all children fit into the same mould when it comes to the academic and learning environment. While some children excel under a strict routine, others will, inevitably, find their curiosity and creativity stifled, and resort to other, less healthy, ways to channel their energies and make themselves heard. He also warned that schools may not always warn parents of problems brewing until it is too late:
"If your child is showing signs of antisocial behaviour or getting themselves into trouble at school, be aware that there are other options and environments that could suit your child better. Schools themselves will often tolerate a lot of disobedience before alerting parents, preferring internal discipline, so be aware that a problem may be more advanced than you think."
Mr Caller was quick to offer a practical and effective solution for struggling students, who have been affected by bad experiences within a traditional classroom environment:
"Tutors International has worked with many families dealing with the behavioural and psychological problems highlighted by this new research, and we have seen children who have previously struggled in a traditional classroom setting transformed by time spent one-to-one with an exceptional private tutor, expertly matched to meet their needs. These tutors match and often exceed the same standards as those offered by prestigious private schools, while also being able to tailor curriculum and learning activities to suit the individual strengths, interests and talents of their student, whilst also rebuilding their confidence. We've been delighted to watch 'problem-children' go on to achieve great things."
To find out more about Tutors International, the services it provides, and its commitment to finding the perfect tutoring match for each individual client, visit http://www.tutors-international.com.
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References
[1] School exclusion 'linked to long-term mental health problems. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/aug/19/school-exclusion-linked-to-long-term-mental-health-problems Jamie Doward. 19 August 2017. The Guardian.
[2] Changing Education Paradigms https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms Sir Ken Robinson. TED Talks.
About Tutors International
Tutors International is a worldwide organization providing experienced full-time private tutors to work with children of all ages and nationalities, in a wide variety of situations, including international relocation, after-school support, full-time home tuition, support for AD/HD and dyslexia, home schooling for frequent travellers, and college prep and coaching.
Tutors International was founded by Adam Caller who has tutored students of all ages. He has received specialist training in dyslexia and AD/HD and is very sensitive to children’s educational difficulties. He has now turned this expertise to recruiting, training and placing other tutors with HNW and UHNW families around the world. Adam is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Andrew Knight, Tutors International, https://www.tutors-international.com, +44 1865435135, [email protected]
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