A breakfast club for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties

Abstract

This article gives an account of the setting up of a breakfast club at a school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The aim of the breakfast club was twofold: firstly, to improve the nutrition of students from areas of social deprivation, many of whom are also receiving medication for ADD/ADHD, known to suppress appetite and which can have effects on growth; and secondly, to improve the ethos of the school and enhance the social skills of students.

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Catherine Watson

Cate Watson was Assistant Head Teacher at Carden School, working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, before taking up her current post as Lecturer in Inclusive Practice at the University of Aberdeen.

Christine Marr

Christine Marr is currently head of Outreach Services for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in Aberdeen City. She was previously Head Teacher at Carden School.