Explore every episode of the podcast School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
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| How To Write A Successful Pupil Regulation Plan | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:31:38 | |
Are you working with students who frequently get dysregulated in school, lose control of their emotions, and find it hard to use agreed strategies for sustained behaviour change? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we uncover the core elements of effective regulation plans. From identifying triggers to rehearsing new behaviours, learn practical strategies that foster self-regulation and academic success. Important links: Get your FREE Beacon School Support guide to helping children manage their strong emotions Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: Practical Applications Of Virtual Reality For Reducing Pupil Anxiety | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:12:00 | |
Imagine a classroom where students step into virtual worlds to learn essential social skills and prepare for life's challenges. This vision is becoming a reality through the power of virtual reality (VR). In our latest podcast episode, Ange Anderson, headteacher of an innovative special school in Wales, discusses how VR technology is reshaping educational practices. Join us as 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 view Ange's Website here Buy Ange's book Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Special Education here Click here to hear all of episode 89 Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Creative Approaches To Help Children Experiencing Sadness (With Clare Williams) | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:29:14 | |
In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets we explore how to support pupils who are experiencing long term persistent feelings of sadness with our guest Clare Williams (co-author and co-creator of Jigsaw PSHE, and author of the Hamish and Milo well-being resources). We discuss the crucial role adults play in supporting students experiencing feelings of sadness, and share invaluable insights into fostering compassionate relationships and creating safe havens where students feel seen, heard, and understood. Important links: To find out more about Clare's Hamish and Milo well-being resources. Get your FREE Beacon School Support guide to helping children manage their strong emotions Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Unravelling Sensory Secrets: How Sensory Needs Impact On Behaviour and Learning (with Lindsey Biel) | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:11:18 | |
In this Essentials episode, we delve into the impact of sensory issues on behaviour and learning in the classroom - and discover why sensory needs can be related to dysregulation in our pupils. Award-winning occupational therapist Lyndsey Biel explains why addressing our students' sensory needs is key to their success - and shares practical solutions for meeting those needs in the classroom. Important links: Click here for the full interview from episode 30. Lindsey's SensorySmarts website Lindsey's book: Raising A Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Win With SEMH Strategy And Ofsted | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
Schools invest considerable time, effort, and energy in supporting pupils with SEMH needs. However, the question remains: How do you ensure that this tremendous dedication is recognised? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the key elements of an effective and collaborative approach to supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: What If We Changed Detention So It Looked Like This? | 28 May 2023 | 00:13:54 | |
Do you find yourself seeing the same children in detention, or kept in at playtime, over and over? And asked yourself, do the consequences we have make any difference? In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, we look at why consequences might be ineffective for some students - and what we could do to help our students instead. 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.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: How To Improve Teachers' Mental Wellness (with Simon Bolger) | 24 May 2023 | 00:14:53 | |
In this Essentials episode, Simon interviews Simon Bolger, a head teacher on a mission to start a wellbeing revolution in schools - including the mental health of teachers. He reveals the importance of positive psychology and how middle leaders can influence their teams and start a wave of cultural change. He also explains why it's important for teachers to take personal responsibility for their own mental wellbeing. Important links: Learn more about Simon Bolger at his That Wellbeing Guy Facebook page. Click here for the full interview from episode 56. Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| The Hidden Obstacles to Student Engagement: A Deep Dive with Rob Plevin | 21 May 2023 | 00:36:30 | |
Student disengagement is a growing issue in schools. But what's really causing pupils to switch off from their learning? In this episode of School Behaviour secrets, we welcome back esteemed author and behaviour specialist, Rob Plevin. Together, we explore the factors (both internal and external) that could be causing students to feel disengaged with their learning and what you can do right now to support them.
Click here to visit Rob's website Needs Focused Teaching Click here to buy Rob's book Change the mood of the noisy class 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.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: How To Harness The Power Of Your Students' ADHD (with Soli Lazarus) | 17 May 2023 | 00:15:41 | |
In this Essentials episode of the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, Simon speaks with Soli Lazarus, a highly experienced mainstream primary teacher and SENCO who specialises in ADHD. Soli discusses how we harness the talents of our pupils with ADHD in school - and how using humour, distraction, and making children feel special can be more effective than using punishments in the classroom. Important links: Soli's book , ADHD Is Our Superpower Click here for the full interview from episode 63. Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| What Unconscious Privilege Really Means (And The Dangers Of Making Assumptions) With Adele Bates - Part 2 | 14 May 2023 | 00:31:08 | |
Can coming from a position of privilege actually cause you to make unconscious assumptions about the pupils that you teach? In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we continue our interview with SEMH and behaviour specialist Adele Bates. Together, we discuss what unconscious privilege really means and how it can change how we interact with pupils. Important links: Get Adele's book, "Miss I don't give a s**t!" Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Join our FREE Classroom Management and Student Behaviour FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/school.behaviour Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: How To Introduce Restorative Practice Successfully (with Janine Dodds) | 10 May 2023 | 00:13:07 | |
Restorative conversations can be a highly effective way of improving behaviour in school, but many school leaders find it difficult moving staff away from a rewards and punishments based approach towards a restorative one. So how do you get that transition right? In this Essentials episode, head teacher Janine Dodds shares her journey implementing restorative practice her school successfully. She explains what made restorative work for her staff and students, the challenges she faced introducing it - and how she overcame those challenges. Important links: Click here for the full interview from episode 22. Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| What Unconscious Privilege Really Means (And The Dangers Of Making Assumptions) With Adele Bates - Part 1 | 07 May 2023 | 00:37:39 | |
Can coming from a position of privilege actually cause you to make unconscious assumptions about the pupils that you teach? In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview, SEMH and behaviour specialist, Adele Bates (our first ever returning guest). Together, we discuss what unconscious privilege really means and how it can change how we interact with pupils. Important links: Get Adele's book, "Miss I don't give a s**t!" Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Join our FREE Classroom Management and Student Behaviour FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/school.behaviour Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: Why Kids' Mental Health Deteriorates In Secondary School (with John Jerrim) | 03 May 2023 | 00:13:11 | |
As children move from primary to secondary education, we see an increase in the number of mental health issues they present. But what's really causing that increase - is it to do with the change in teaching approach and style at secondary school, or is there something else going on? In this essentials episode, expert John Jerrim reveals the (surprising) reason for that rise in mental health needs. Important links: Click here for the full interview from episode 49. Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: Understanding The Science Behind ADHD Medication With Dr. Walt Karniski | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:12:26 | |
Deciding whether to medicate your child for ADHD is hard. How can you be sure it's the right call? This week on the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, we tackle this critical question with developmental paediatrician and author Dr. Walt Karniski. Together we discuss common myths about ADHD medication and explain how these treatments affect the brain to help you make a more informed choice for your child's well-being. Important links: Click here to hear all of episode 81 Download Dr Walt Karniski's book here: ADHD Medication: Does It Work And Is It Safe Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Post Incident Learning: The Power of Pupil (And Adult) Reflection With Dean Cotton | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:37:42 | |
After 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 membership programme: Inner Circle Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: Support Students With Parents In Prison (with James Ottley) | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:14:46 | |
In 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. Click here for the full interview from episode 28. NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| The 5 Essential Elements To Support Pupil Mental Health And Wellbeing With Alison Waterhouse | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
Can 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 emotions guide: here Join our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner Circle Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| ESSENTIALS: How To Support Kids Affected By Bullying (with Bradley Davis) | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:14:19 | |
In 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-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Stimming: Why It Happens and How to Support | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:21:10 | |
Stimming 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. Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: The ‘R’ Word That Fuels Student Refusal | 09 Apr 2023 | 00:12:19 | |
Working 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: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How It Really Feels To Have ADHD (With John Booth) | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:15:38 | |
In 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 SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: Ask This Powerful Question To Deal With Challenging Classroom Behaviour | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:09:47 | |
If 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 Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| ESSENTIALS: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Ruth Fidler | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:14:31 | |
Working 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 Professionals Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| What Is Trauma Informed Practice And Why Is It Important? (With Tom Brunzell) | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:49:08 | |
Kids 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 Buy Tom's book Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms: Teacher Strategies for Nurturing Students' Healing, Growth, and Learning here Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Using The PACE Approach For Effective Behaviour Management | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:36:04 | |
Are you working with pupils with a history of trauma in your classroom and their behaviour is often heightened, unpredictable, and difficult to manage? Are you ready to try a different approach? This week we explore a strategy for managing confrontations with students displaying challenging behaviour known as PACE. Developed by Dan Hughes in America, PACE is all about building empathy and relationships, to help kids learn to regulate and function successfully in school. Important links: Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| ESSENTIALS: What Really Drives Dysregulation with Stuart Shanker | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:14:39 | |
Ever 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. Self-Reg courses and resources: https://self-reg.ca/ Self-Reg book: Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Avoiding Burnout: Self-Care Strategies for Teachers | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:30:03 | |
Working 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 Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| ESSENTIALS: Teaching Students To Regulate with Leah Kuypers | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:11:52 | |
If 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. SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our FREE Classroom Management and Student Behaviour FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/school.behaviour Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Why Students And Teachers Are Disconnecting From Education With Don Berg | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:39:52 | |
Disengaged. 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 here: Holistic Equity Read Don's book Schooling for Holistic Equity. 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.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| The 4 Most Important Lessons We've Learned From 100 Episodes | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:27:19 | |
There 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-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Make Your School Values Have Impact With Esther Cohen | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:42:43 | |
In 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 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.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: Frustrated by student refusal? This mindset shift is a game-changer. | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:12:44 | |
Working 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 programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Why The Words We Use Actually Matter | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:29:39 | |
Have 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: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php Share this podcast with your friends: NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: What Teachers And Parents Need To Know | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:27:50 | |
Have 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://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| The Benefits of Regular Exercise on Pupils' Focus and Behaviour With Dr. Julian Reed | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:32:55 | |
We 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.uk/inner_circle.php Download our FREE Managing Strong Emotions (like anger and anxiety) guide here: Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-Fire Strategies: The De-Escalation Danger Zone | 27 May 2024 | 00:12:56 | |
If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you have to de-escalate a heightened student, you'll know that it's hard work, it's super stressful for everyone. In this episode I'm going to talk through 3 key de-escalation concepts (the anger cycle, the de-escalation danger zone, and the valley of despair) that are essential to know for helping heightened pupils get back on top of their emotions. Important links: Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Do Reward Charts Make Any Difference? | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
Are 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 membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Revealed: The Differences Between ODD and PDA | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:23:05 | |
NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Teach Social Skills In The Classroom With Miriam Campbell | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:34:54 | |
Social 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 difficulties interacting socially - and how to get them to develop and use new social skills in the classroom.
Book a free consultation with Miriam here Buy Miriam's Bubble Double book here Get it touch with Miriam by email: miriam@skillsforconnection.com Visit Miriam's website Skills For Connection. Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Help Pupils Manage 'Big Emotions' | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:27:25 | |
Ever 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.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: One Trick To Improve Classroom Positivity And Success | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:12:44 | |
Want 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/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Use VR To Help Pupils Overcome Anxiety And Develop Key Social Skills With Ange Anderson | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:29:55 | |
Can 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 view Ange's Website here Buy Ange's book Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Special Education here Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: 4 Top Tips To Make The Build Up To Christmas Enjoyable For Everyone | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:12:25 | |
The 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://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| What "Masking" Behaviour Means - And Why It Matters In The Classroom | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:27:59 | |
Some 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.
Amanda Sokell's website Navigating Neurodiversity. Positive Discipline for Children with Special Needs Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Why You Shouldn’t Listen To Behaviour Experts | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:19:43 | |
It'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/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php Share this podcast with your friends: NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Evidence Based Ways To Help Victims Recover From The Trauma Of Bullying With Jennifer Fraser | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:35:10 | |
Despite 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 Bullied Brain. Visit Jennifer's website for more ideas and resources around bullying. Get our FREE guide How To Help Children Manage Anger (And Other Strong Emotions) Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Essentials: Understanding Children With Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) | 21 May 2024 | 00:12:28 | |
In the past, children who struggle to attend school have been described as 'school refusers,' implying that their behaviour stems from wilfulness. But is it time to rethink this perspective and explore other underlying causes? Join us as Jerricah Holder delves into the concept of Emotionally Based School Avoidance. She'll reveal why this way of looking at school refusal can be more insightful, uncovering the real reasons behind school avoidance so that strategies to support these children are more likely to be effective. Important links: Jerricah's School Based Well-being Cards For more details about Jerricah's EBSA training for EPs and teachers, see the EdPsychEd website. Click here to hear all of episode 76 Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Lead A Line Around School | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:25:37 | |
Leading 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. Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| How To Actively Create Positive School Cultures That Reduce Bullying With Alex Holmes | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:20:44 | |
How 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, Alex shares how your school can get involved with the positivity postbox campaign today, to kick-start this process for your students. Important links: Join the Positive Postbox initiative in your school. Get your FREE guide to helping children manage strong emotions. Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||
| Quick-fire strategies: How To Use Reduced Timetables In The Right Way | 23 Oct 2022 | 00:15:03 | |
Is 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: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php NEW and FREE: Live in-person events for heads and executive leaders Join other heads from Birmingham, the North West and Yorkshire and learn how the LEAD framework and Success Path approaches can equip your team to handle SEMH challenges in your school, while building a more inclusive and resilient culture. To learn more and book your free place, visit: | |||