I have options 1 to 3 of essays. please find below. we can decide the best option to pick

Essay 2 (5000 words)

Critically analyse government policy related to behaviour and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Consider which theories these policies reflect and discuss how far these policies support inclusive practice.

Learning outcomes assessed:

Understand a range of theories on behaviour
Demonstrate awareness of a range of approaches to managing behaviour in schools and consider their use
Engage critically with research and literature on behaviour
Analyse, evaluate and reflect on current strategies, approaches and practices concerning behaviour within an educational context
Demonstrate professional skills in addressing behaviour in schools
Systematically gather evidence and use data for analysis, identification of key issues and development of professional practice

Suggested outline

Please note that this outline is given as a suggestion only, you may want to structure your work in a different way.

Introduction

150 words

A good introduction will show you understand the issues around the question – e.g. that policy directs what happens in schools and is value-laden, and how the values (both implicit and explicit) in policies can have a big impact on how schools approach behaviour.

What is policy?

750 words

In this section you could discuss:

How policy is defined
The nature of policy (e.g. not neutral, a vehicle to bring about change in line with ideology / values of government)
How we can analyse policy
The key policies you will be discussing (Code of Practice, Behaviour in Schools, Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child etc)

Wider theoretical context

750 words

In this section you could discuss:

Definitions of inclusion;
Definitions of challenging behaviour and how these are socially constructed;
Models of disability;
Socially constructed ideas about children, childhood, relationships with adults etc
How these concepts can be used to help us understand and analyse policy

You need to ensure that you critically evaluate these ideas, and that you support your writing with references to relevant literature.

Theories of behaviour

1000 words

Remember that you need to look at different theories. I would suggest two or three. You need to select theories which are going to help you understand the policies you are analysing. For each theory:

Key theorists and research that helped to develop the theory;
Key points of the theory;
What the theory says about how to support behaviour in schools;
A critical evaluation of the theory

You need to use supporting literature throughout.

Policy analysis

2100 words

You will need to analyse at least two policies. For each policy:

What are the key points for schools / teachers;
What does the policy tell you about views on inclusion, models of disability etc of the policy makers;
Which theory of behaviour is being used;
How helpful is the policy for teachers and/or schools.

You will then need to give some comparison of the policies you have looked at. What might be the result of trying to follow all of these policies on schools / staff?

Remember to critically evaluate throughout, and use literature to support your ideas.

Conclusion

250 words

Draw together your key ideas and summarise your main argument. Do not introduce anything new.