Learning support units (LSUs): a modern miracle or an old wolf in older sheep's clothing?

In this chapter I look at the origin of learning support units (LSUs) in England and identify the view of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) of what an LSU should be and do.

LSUs (learning support units) are an important element in the Government's drive for behaviour improvement in schools. There are now in excess of 1,100 around the country and the number is growing steadily

(Chris Gittins, 2002, in a letter to LSU managers and headteachers of secondary schools with an LSU)