School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre you a teacher, a SENCo or a school leader?
Want research-backed strategies for supporting students who find it hard to manage their emotions or behaviour? Want practical ways of supporting pupils with special needs like autism, ADHD, FASD or attachment disorder? Want tried-and-tested classroom management strategies that will work with that ‘tricky class’?
Then you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the School Behaviour Secrets podcast where we’ll answer ALL these questions and so much more! Week after week, your hosts Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton share the secrets to behaviour success that every teacher and school leader should know, all based on their decades of experience supporting real teachers and real students in real classrooms.
But that’s not all...We also interview thought leaders from the world of education so you can hear NEW insights that could hold the key to unlocking your students’ potential. Whether it’s managing the whole class, helping kids with behavioural SEN, or whole school strategy - we’ve got you covered.
Are you in? Brilliant. Because this is YOUR CHANCE to get unstuck, hear from the experts, feel inspired and start seeing more positive behaviour in your classroom again. So hit that subscribe button... and let’s get started!
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Episodes
Post Incident Learning: The Power of Pupil (And Adult) Reflection With Dean Cotton
April 30, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBAfter any incident in school, opportunities to reflect (for both the pupil and adult) must be given so that everyone can move forward together. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we interview SEMH expert, Dean Cotton. Together, we discuss the power of reflection and he reveals his systematic approach to breaking negative behaviour cycles - Post Incident Learning. Important links: Visit Dean's website here Get our FREE managing strong emotions guide: here Join our Inner Circle ...
Essentials: Support Students With Parents In Prison (with James Ottley)
April 26, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MBIn this Essentials podcast episode, we explore how to support students with a parent in prison. This issue is hugely overlooked - though it's estimated to affect 312,000 children in the UK alone. Our guest is expert James Ottley, who shares his insights on how teachers can create a supportive classroom environment and help students cope with the emotional challenges parental imprisonment. Important links: Click here for the full interview from episode 28. Children Heard and Seen: visit h...
The 5 Essential Elements To Support Pupil Mental Health And Wellbeing With Alison Waterhouse
April 23, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBCan a pupil really learn about emotions from watching a baby interact with their parent? Starting at the very beginning could be the answer! In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse. Together, we explore the 5 key skills needed for positive mental health and wellbeing and she discusses this unique project - Circles For Learning. Important links: Visit Alison's website Circle for learning here Get our FREE managing strong emotio...
ESSENTIALS: How To Support Kids Affected By Bullying (with Bradley Davis)
April 19, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this week's Essentials episode, we explore the important issue of bullying in schools and how we can support students affected by it. Bradley Davis, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, shares his insights on how we can identify students who are being bullied, how to approach them, and how to provide them with the necessary support. Important links: Bradley's website: The BKyndCo http://www.thebkyndco.com/ Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN...
Stimming: Why It Happens and How to Support
April 16, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBStimming or self-stimulating behaviours are repetitive or unusual movements (or noises) that can help some pupils manage emotions and cope with overwhelming situations. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore why children stim, the links between stimming and autism and how stimming relates to a pupil's sensory needs. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://...
Quick-fire strategies: The ‘R’ Word That Fuels Student Refusal
April 09, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBWorking with students who engage in power battles, refusal or just hate being told what to do? Then you'll know it's a recipe for tension and stress in the classroom. In this School Behaviour Secrets quickfire episode, you'll discover the 'R' word that may be fuelling their behaviour and strategies for managing pupil refusal successfully. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: ht...
How It Really Feels To Have ADHD (With John Booth)
April 05, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this essentials episode, we explore what it feels like to be a student with undiagnosed ADHD in the classroom - their challenges, their frustrations, and the emotional impact school life can bring. In this very candid interview, John Booth reveals the truth about what it is like to be both the parent of a child with ADHD - and what how being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in his forties changed the way he viewed his school years. Important links: Get our FREE S...
Quick-fire strategies: Ask This Powerful Question To Deal With Challenging Classroom Behaviour
April 02, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBIf you're working with pupils who engage in classroom behaviour that's difficult to manage, it's key to address the underlying need that's driving their behaviour. That's easy to say, but harder to do. In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, I share one simple approach anyone can use to uncover that root cause - meaning you can use the right strategy, at the right time, to help your students overcome their social and emotional obstacles. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behavio...
ESSENTIALS: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Ruth Fidler
March 29, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBWorking with pupils who refuse, engage in task avoidance or endless negotiation in class? Then it may be your pupil is affected by PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) - which is a form of autism. In this essentials episode, Ruth Fidler explains what drives the behaviour of pupils with PDA - and how using traditional autism-friendly strategies might actually be counter-productive. Important links: Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education Profession...
What Is Trauma Informed Practice And Why Is It Important? (With Tom Brunzell)
March 26, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBKids who have experienced high levels of trauma can often feel threatened for no apparent reason. But what's really causing this? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we interview school leader and educational advisor, Dr. Tom Brunzell. Together, we discuss the impact that ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can have on pupils and he reveals his 5 part framework to support pupils who have been affected by trauma. Important links: Click here to view the Berry Street Website here ...
ESSENTIALS: What Really Drives Dysregulation with Stuart Shanker
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MBEver wondered what really drives students to become dysregulated in school? Because if we can work out what's causing their heightened emotions then we can do something about it. The answer is... probably not what you think it is. In this 10-minute snackable Essentials episode, we share a short clip of our interview with Dr. Stuart Shanker, who explains what really fuels dysregulation... and at what age we can teach kids to start recognising and managing their emotions. Useful links: Want...
Avoiding Burnout: Self-Care Strategies for Teachers
March 20, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWorking in a highly stressful teaching environment? That's going to take its toll on your mental and physical health. Stress is like a warning signal from our body telling us that something isn't quite right. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we discuss the negative effects exposure to long term stress can have on your body and mind and we reveal our most effective strategies for managing and reducing stress. Important links: The Health Fix by Dr. Ayan Panja The Health Fix Joi...
ESSENTIALS: Teaching Students To Regulate with Leah Kuypers
March 17, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBIf you work in education, you're probably seeing more and more dysregulated students in the classroom - and helping them to understand (and manage) strong emotions is becoming a key teaching skill. In this 10-minute snackable Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we share an excerpt of our interview with Leah Kuypers, where she explains how to use the Zones of Regulation to help children understand their emotions. Want to hear the full interview? Then check out episode 36 of Sch...
Why Students And Teachers Are Disconnecting From Education With Don Berg
March 13, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBDisengaged. Burnt-out. Stressed. Does this all sound familiar? More and more pupils (and teachers) are becoming increasingly disconnected from education. But what's really causing this? In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview author & education psychology researcher, Don Berg. We discuss the real reasons why so many people are disconnecting with education, and he reveals some simple strategies you can use right now to help prevent this. Important links: Visit Don's website ...
The 4 Most Important Lessons We've Learned From 100 Episodes
March 06, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThere is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to helping children. Sometimes, there can be multiple approaches to the same situation that will lead to a successful outcome. This week on our special centenary episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we look back at the past 100 episodes and reflect on the key strategies and insights we've learned from the amazing guests we've had on our show. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-han...
Make Your School Values Have Impact With Esther Cohen
February 27, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn order to maintain a positive and meaningful school culture, it's essential that the school's core values are reflected in pupil behaviour, attitudes and their learning. In this episode of School Behaviour secrets, we interview educator and therapeutic life coach Esther Cohen. She discusses the delicate balance between emotional development and academic progress and she reveals how she was able to embed meaningful values in a unique faith-based school setting that she works in. Important...
Quick-fire strategies: Frustrated by student refusal? This mindset shift is a game-changer.
February 20, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBWorking with students who refuse to follow instructions or to do their work? Then you'll know how stressful (and anxiety-provoking) that situation can be! In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, I share one mindset shift that will make you walk away from those situations feeling empowered (rather than demoralised.) Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle membership...
Why The Words We Use Actually Matter
February 13, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHave you ever stopped to think about the power of the words we use? When a child is told something often enough, they can begin to believe it. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the hidden damage that words can do to our pupils and the importance of choosing our words carefully; separating the pupil from their behaviour. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme:...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: What Teachers And Parents Need To Know
February 06, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you ever heard of the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? Some pupils can find accepting criticism difficult as it can feel like a personal attack on their self-worth. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore what is meant by the term rejection sensitive dysphoria and how RSD relates to pupils with ADHD. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://bea...
The Benefits of Regular Exercise on Pupils' Focus and Behaviour With Dr. Julian Reed
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWe all know that being active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity also positively affects brain development? In this week's School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview Dr Julian Reed. He reveals how exercise can improve pupils' focus and engagement in their learning and how physical exertion can even reduce hyperactivity. Important links: Visit Dr. Julian Reed's website here Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co...
Do Reward Charts Make Any Difference?
January 23, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAre reward charts actually effective? They've been used for years, but have you considered that they might actually be damaging to your pupils development? In this week's School Behaviour Secrets episode, we discuss the 'dangers' of using reward charts and how they should be used effectively to support pupils in the classroom. Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle membersh...
Revealed: The Differences Between ODD and PDA
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBGet FREE behaviour and SEMH strategies in our FREE webinar! Use this link to join our free webinar on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 and walk away with strategies and insights you can immediately apply to your own class. We're limited to 300 seats to book yours ASAP. Register now.
How To Teach Social Skills In The Classroom With Miriam Campbell
January 09, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSocial skills are essential for surviving and thriving in school - helping pupils connect with one another, understand social boundaries and cope with the demands of the classroom. But what happens if a student has difficulties with one or more of these social skills? In this week's School Behaviour Secrets, we interview Miriam Campbell - author, former teacher and speech language pathologist. She explains exactly what social skills are, what to do if one of your students is having difficul...
How To Help Pupils Manage 'Big Emotions'
January 02, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEver wondered why children (and adults) lose self-control when faced with big emotions, such as anger and anxiety? In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we share one simple strategy that you can use right away to help pupils understand and manage their emotions. Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.p...
Quick-fire strategies: One Trick To Improve Classroom Positivity And Success
December 26, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBWant to know how to create a positive climate in your classroom? It might be easier than you think! Sometimes, all it takes is making one simple change. In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, we reveal one trick you can make today that will help to achieve just that. Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/in...
How To Use VR To Help Pupils Overcome Anxiety And Develop Key Social Skills With Ange Anderson
December 12, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBCan advances in technology (including Virtual Reality) help young people with additional needs to better understand how to interact with others and actively reduce anxiety? In this week's School Behaviour Secrets podcast, we interview Ange Anderson, to discuss the current barriers schools face to using innovative technology. We explore how VR can help prepare young people for real life situations and how technology can make life in school easier for everyone. Important links: Click to vie...
Quick-fire strategies: 4 Top Tips To Make The Build Up To Christmas Enjoyable For Everyone
December 05, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBThe lead up to Christmas can be a mixture of excitement and stress for children - and sometimes it's hard to know how to deal with both. In this episode of Behaviour Secrets, we discuss why certain children may not cope during this festive time and offer our top four tips to ensure Christmas is enjoyable for everyone. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsup...
What "Masking" Behaviour Means - And Why It Matters In The Classroom
November 28, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSome children change their behaviour and 'mask' their true needs all day long at school. Over time, this can be exhausting and may even lead to burnout! In this School Behaviour Secrets podcast, we interview parent and educator advisor Amanda Sokell. Together, we discuss what masking looks like in young people and why listening to children's behaviour (not just their words) is vital when trying to support their emotional wellbeing. Important links: Amanda Sokell's website Navigating Neuro...
Why You Shouldn’t Listen To Behaviour Experts
November 21, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's common for schools to get outside help when they're struggling to support a child's behaviour, but sometimes this type of advice can actually do more harm than good. In this weeks Behaviour Secrets podcast, we discuss why sometimes you shouldn't listen to advice given by behaviour experts, how this advice can actually make a situation worse and why you mustn't ever take this advice at face value. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/...
Evidence Based Ways To Help Victims Recover From The Trauma Of Bullying With Jennifer Fraser
November 14, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBDespite our best efforts in school, bullying affects significant numbers of children. And the latest research shows that bullying can actually change the ways children's brains are wired and function. In today's episode, expert author Jennifer Fraser looks at the real impact of bullying on our students - both from their peers and adults in school - and reveals what we should really be doing to support victims, and reduce bullying, in our schools. Important links Read Jennifer's book The B...
How To Lead A Line Around School
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBLeading a line is an essential skill for adults in school - but very few teachers have been trained on how to do it effectively. Get it wrong and you have a recipe for low-level behaviour and disruption as you move the class through the building. But there are a set of simple techniques you can use to transition your class across school calmly. In this week's School Behaviour Secrets, we reveal what those techniques are, and how to use them to bring out the best in your class. Useful links...
How To Actively Create Positive School Cultures That Reduce Bullying With Alex Holmes
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHow can we empower students to understand and deal with bullying behaviour in school? When not dealt with properly, bullying has a hugely negative impact on school culture and student and staff wellbeing. This week on School Behaviour Secrets, we speak to Deputy CEO of the Diana Award and Vice-Chair of the National Anti-Bullying Alliance, Alex Holmes. We discuss the challenges of changing whole school culture and the positive impact that anti-bullying ambassadors make on school life. Plus, ...
How To Actively Create Positive School Cultures That Reduce Bullying With Alex Holmes
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHow can we empower students to understand and deal with bullying behaviour in school? When not dealt with properly, bullying has a hugely negative impact on school culture and student and staff wellbeing. This week on School Behaviour Secrets, we speak to Deputy CEO of the Diana Award and Vice-Chair of the National Anti-Bullying Alliance, Alex Holmes. We discuss the challenges of changing whole school culture and the positive impact that anti-bullying ambassadors make on school life. Plus, ...
Quick-fire strategies: How To Use Reduced Timetables In The Right Way
October 23, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIs a reduced timetable a highly effective support strategy - or is it just another form of exclusion? This week on School Behaviour Secrets, we reveal the right approach when using reduced timetables in schools. We'll be sharing our tips and tricks for managing and reviewing these schedules so that you can set your pupils up for success. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: htt...
The Truth About ADHD And Medication with Walt Karniski
October 16, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAs a parent, it can be tough to decide whether or not to medicate your child for ADHD. But how can you be sure it's the right call? This week on our school behaviour secrets podcast, we sit down with developmental paediatrician and author of 'ADHD Medication: Does It Work And Is It Safe', Dr Walt Karniski. He walks us through some key questions to ask before making a decision, as well as the potential long-term effects of medication. Important links: Download Dr Walt Karniski's book here:...
5 Tips For Managing Talkative Classes
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBGetting the working noise level right in class can be tricky. Research tells us that students benefit from the chance to collaborate and discuss learning with their peers, but we all know that too much noise leads to off task behaviours and wasted time. So how can you get the balance of silence and chatter spot on? In this week's School Behaviour secrets episode, we reveal our top 5 tips to managing talkative classes. Meaning an increase in productivity in your classroom. Important links ...
Why Kids Don't Change Problem Behaviour (Even When It's To Their Advantage) - Part 2
October 02, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSometimes our students get stuck in cycles of negative, challenging behaviour - even when they've been offered support and intervention programmes in school. That leads to poor outcomes for the individual - emotionally and academically - and often results in disrupted learning for their classmates. In this episode, we continue our discussion with Tom McIntrye, Sean Turner and Kenny Hirschmann about the Stages of Change model. They reveal their insights into why some pupils are so resistant ...
Why Kids Don't Change Problem Behaviour (Even When It's To Their Advantage) – Part 1
September 25, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSometimes our students get stuck in cycles of negative, challenging behaviour - even when they've been offered support and intervention programmes in school. That leads to poor outcomes for the individual - emotionally and academically - and often results in disrupted learning for their classmates. In this episode, we talk to Tom McIntrye, Sean Turner and Kenny Hirschmann about the Stages of Change model. They explain why some pupils are resistant to change - and how to use this information...
Why Negative Reinforcement Isn’t What You Think It Is…
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBBeen taught that negative reinforcement is a more socially acceptable term for a punishment? Then you've been told a lie. Negative reinforcement is a specific behaviour strategy that is different from punishment in a number of ways. In today's episode, we share what negative enforcement actually is - and why that matters in your classroom. Important links: Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Get our FREE classroom management scor...
Support strategies for pupils with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) With Jerricah Holder
September 11, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn the past, we've described children could have difficulty coming into school as 'school refusers,' as if their behaviour is down to wilfulness. But is it time to flip the script - and start looking at other causes for that behaviour? In today's show, Jerricah Holder explains how thinking in terms of Emotionally Based School Avoidance can be much more powerful, what really drives children to avoid attending school, and what we can do to support them. Important links Jerricah's School Bas...
Support strategies for pupils with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) With Jerricah Holder
September 11, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn the past, we've described children could have difficulty coming into school as 'school refusers,' as if their behaviour is down to wilfulness. But is it time to flip the script - and start looking at other causes for that behaviour? In today's show, Jerricah Holder explains how thinking in terms of Emotionally Based School Avoidance can be much more powerful, what really drives children to avoid attending school, and what we can do to support them. Important links Jerricah's School Bas...
What To Do When A Student Refuses To Work
September 04, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThere could be a number of reasons why a child is refusing to complete their work. Maybe they're feeling overwhelmed, maybe they don't understand the task, or maybe they're just tired. As a teacher, it's important to try to figure out what the child is trying to tell you so you can help them overcome the obstacle and get their work done. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we look at what work refusal looks like in the classroom, why children might engage in work refusal and some p...
Quick-fire strategies: This 2 word sentence makes de-escalation easier
August 28, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBWhen a pupil has an outburst in school, it can be easy to approach that situation as a confrontation, where the child is deliberately engaging in disruptive behaviour. The result? Lots of stress - for the adult and the pupil. But what if there was another approach? In this quickfire strategy episode, I give you a 2-word sentence that anyone can use when emotions are high that makes de-escalation easier... and actually helps you quickly pivot from de-escalation to problem-solving. Important...
Quick-fire strategies: What many schools are getting wrong with positive and negative feedback
August 21, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBAs teachers and school leaders, it's easy to become distracted (and polarised!) by the question, "Which is more powerful - positive or negative feedback?" But what if that's the wrong question entirely? In this episode, I explain what question we should be asking ourselves about rewards and consequences, and what the implications are for our classroom practice. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle m...
Quick-fire strategies: How to project your voice the right way
August 14, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBAs teachers and educators, we rely on our voices to teach effectively and communicate information across the classroom, school hall - or even whole playgrounds. But when we project our voices in the wrong way, we can experience frequent sore throats or even damage our vocal cords. In this week's quickfire strategy episode, I explain how to project your voice the right way... so pupils will be able to hear you clearly, so you can speak to large groups of students without causing damage to yo...
Quick-fire strategies: What to do when your behaviour strategies stop working.
August 07, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBSometimes, the SEMH support strategies we're using with a student just stop working - for no apparent reason - and we're left with the dilemma, "What do we do next?" In this episode, I share how this simple concept from statistics might explain both why a pupil's behaviour support strategies might have become ineffective - and what to do next. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programm...
Quick-fire strategies: Asking this one question can unlock your class's potential
July 31, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBWhen it comes to behaviour and learning, there's one question we should be asking ourselves (as the adult) that can change the game in our classrooms. And although it's a question we often ask ourselves at the start of our career, it's one we quickly forget as we become more experienced as teachers. In this episode I reveal what that question is - and how the answer can have profound consequences for how successful your classroom management strategies are in school. Important links: Get o...
Quick-fire strategies: This mind-trick will make you better at de-escalation
July 24, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBDe-escalating students during an outburst can be physically and mentally draining. But what if there was a way of making it easier on you? In the first of our "quick fire strategies" episodes, I share one mind-trick that makes de-escalation less stressful - whether you're dealing with a pupil outburst, or another adult that has lost control of their emotions. Important links: Rangan Chattergee's book, Happy Mind, Happy Life and podcast, Feel Better, Live More. Get our FREE SEN Behaviour ...
The Hidden Pressures That Students Face and How These Can Impact Their Wellbeing with Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner
July 17, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMore pupils than ever before are facing unseen pressures, causing an increase in anxiety and stress in pupils of all ages. What are the hidden stresses and what can educators do to alleviate them? In this special Behaviour Secrets compilation, we have weaved together the advice of two SEMH experts, Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner. They reveal the importance of understanding and empathising with individual pupils and why putting an effective programme of support in place is vital for them ...
The Hidden Pressures That Students Face and How These Can Impact Their Wellbeing with Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner
July 17, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBMore pupils than ever before are facing unseen pressures, causing an increase in anxiety and stress in pupils of all ages. What are the hidden stresses and what can educators do to alleviate them? In this special Behaviour Secrets compilation, we have weaved together the advice of two SEMH experts, Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner. They reveal the importance of understanding and empathising with individual pupils and why putting an effective programme of support in place is vital for them ...