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Although some pupils may wish to read the book by themselves; ideally, they will be working through it with a parent carer or supported by a member of the school's pastoral team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eI Can't Go To School and it's associated Companion Parent \u0026amp; Teacher Guide, skilfully introduces topics that children of a variety of ages might find difficult to talk about, relating to their school experiences, issues with friends or their inner world. Removing your child from full-time education isn't an option for some parents. For others, it's the only option. This book acknowledges different situations and helps parents and schools to work through a number of options on this sensitive issue. Unfortunately, some schools are inflexible about addressing the barriers to regular attendance, thankfully, others are more forward-looking. Whichever scenario you find yourself in, you are sure to find the content in the Companion Guides \u0026amp; The Children's Workbook, insightful and positive.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":43126749069562,"sku":"9781839972065","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781839972065-original.jpg?v=1770372179"},{"product_id":"a-different-way-to-learn","title":"A Different Way to Learn","description":"\u003cb\u003e'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your child","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":43861394325754,"sku":"9781839973635","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"EBook","offer_id":56987960476023,"sku":"9781839973642","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781839973635-original.jpg?v=1771658210"},{"product_id":"cant-not-wont","title":"Can't Not Won't","description":"Eliza Fricker gets it. Her compelling, hard-hitting and irreverently humorous illustrations follow a family through the early days of school avoidance, the process of accessing support and the challenges of coping in the meantime.\u003ci\u003e Can't Not Won't\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the absurdity and frustrations that often arise when dealing with health, social and educational systems, and will help any parent in the same boat feel seen. This guide acts as a way to communicate these difficult circumstances with others. \u003cbr\u003eWonderfully relatable, the book also includes written guidance for parents and professionals on what works best when it comes to managing school avoidance.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":45098455597306,"sku":"9781839975202","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781839975202-original.jpg?v=1770795096"},{"product_id":"the-parents-handbook-to-unschooling-yourself","title":"The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself","description":"\u003cb\u003eTo unschool your child, you must first unschool yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany parents are aware that their child is unhappy at school, but they assume that if their child were to leave school, they would need to recreate school at home which can feel impossible. However, when the parent is willing to move beyond their own conditioning, learning beyond school can offer exactly what their child needs to grow into the full potential of who they are.?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEsther Jones gently encourages you to navigate this journey with curiosity and self-compassion and provides you with a clear path forward in your next step in accompanying your child in their learning. Extremely relevant for parents of a neurodivergent child, this book packed with practical suggestions and exercises, as well as stories from parents who have walked this path before, including Esther's own lived experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsisting of two parts this book will first guide you through how children learn and then offers you a four step solution to unlocking your freedom from traditional schooling, providing you with all the tools you need to understand what it means to unschool and help your child thrive in a home setting.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":54984117715319,"sku":"9781805012757","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/files\/9781805012757-original_e09a062d-616a-4139-bfe7-9adf20c650aa.jpg?v=1770373238"},{"product_id":"school-isnt-for-everyone-and-what-you-can-do-instead","title":"School Isn't For Everyone (and what you can do instead)","description":"Unschooling, a learner-centred educational philosophy, breaks away from the confines of traditional schooling, advocating for a more organic, child-centric approach. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts essence lies in the belief that learning is a natural and lifelong process. 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