Pupils who survive multiple traumatic experiences of loss trauma abuse & neglect can easily be misunderstood in our schools despite our good intentions. Such children often underachieve at worst becoming excluded from the very place that could offer them an opportunity for second chance learning" & for reaching their potential. These children do not respond well or consistently to behavioural modification techniques nor are they able to thrive in a system largely created for those from a "good-enough" background. Louise Bombers innovative & easy to use strategies provide teachers & teaching assistants with new perspectives practical tools & the confidence for supporting these children. Her work is based on the latest research from child development & Attachment theory (Bowlby) as well as many years of solid practical experience as a teacher-therapist working within education & social services with children families & schools. Contents include: providing an additional attachment figure in schools transitions during the school day permanency & constancy regulating arousal levels wondering aloud lowering the effects of shame creating home/school partnerships working with the transition from primary to secondary phase & more."