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Educational Psychology in Practice
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Circles of Friends

An inclusive approach to meeting emotional and behavioural needs

Colin NewtonView further author information
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Gill TaylorView further author information
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Derek WilsonView further author information
Pages 41-48 | Published online: 19 Oct 2007

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