Have you ever felt puzzled by the challenges that students with ADHD face in the classroom or wondered why children with ADHD seem to struggle with tasks that others find simple? In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we dive deep into the topic of ADHD with expert guest speaker - Jeff Copper. Discover the neuroscience behind ADHD behaviors, explore practical strategies for supporting ADHD learners and gain valuable insights to create a more inclusive learning environment. Important links: Click here to hear all of episode 60 Click here for episode 61 Visit Jeff's website here: Di ..read more

Are you searching for ways to improve lunchtime experiences for pupils and staff in your school? Join us in this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we uncover essential strategies for transforming lunchtime behaviour so that you can make lunchtimes enjoyable for all. Important links: Get our new FREE download - 6 Immediate Lunchtime Behaviour Fixes To access our free trial to the Successful Supervisors online programme Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschools ..read more

Low level classroom disruption hinders both teaching and learning, and creates unnecessary classroom stress on a daily basis. So what can you do about it? In our latest School Behaviour Secrets podcast we explore key classroom management techniques to tackle this familiar problem head on, providing practical tips to help you manage classroom disruption with confidence. Important links: Click here to hear all of episode 59 Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschool ..read more

Have you ever felt like you're constantly battling to maintain order in your classroom? Are you working with a tricky class and it feels like nothing you do seems to work? For our special 200th episode of School Behaviour Secrets we share what we believe are the 7 deadly sins of classroom management - the pitfalls you should avoid at all costs in order to improve student behaviour in your classroom. Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsuppor ..read more

If you're working with students who present with attention seeking behaviours in school, or maybe you're a parent and you're seeing that pattern of behaviour at home, then this episode of School Behaviour Secrets is for you. We'll look at why the term attention seeking might be unhelpful both for the child and the adult, and we'll share three different ways of thinking about behaviour so that we can find useful strategies to support them. Important links: Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in sch ..read more

Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexities of classroom behaviour? Are you looking for a straightforward approach to behaviour management? Sometimes, applying a simple strategy in the early days when a child is presenting with difficult or challenging behaviour is absolutely the right thing to do. And reward charts could be the tool you need. Listen in to find out more. 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 ..read more

Ever wondered how successful teachers maintain a purposeful classroom? In today's episode we share 3 actionable hacks for enhancing whole class behaviour. Transform your teaching approach today and watch your students become more focussed, engaged and positively behaved. Important links: Click here to hear all of episode 51 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 ..read more

Are some of your pupils stuck in a never-ending cycle of negative behaviour? Does it feel like your classroom consequences are failing to have an impact? Then it's time for a change. Join us as we explore the concept of punishment within the classroom, its limitations in behaviour management, and what you need to be aware of in order to foster positive student behaviour. 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 ..read more

The death of a close family member can deeply affect a student's emotional well-being, leaving educators wondering how to create a supportive environment for students experiencing grief. In the latest Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets we join Justine Wilson from the Edward's Trust to discuss practical approaches for teachers and school staff to effectively address grief in the classroom. Important links: The Edward's Trust website (including online resources) Edward's Trust YouTube page with videos Click here to hear all of episode 50 Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https ..read more

Are you working with kids who are disengaged, lack confidence, opt out, lack social skills, or are on the verge of exclusion? In this episode we sit down with Henry Walker-Brown (from Noise Academy) to explore the transformative power of music for pupils with SEMH needs in schools. Henry shares his insights on using music to empower students, foster social skills and enhance emotional well-being in the classroom. Important links: To visit the Noise Academy website Get your FREE Beacon School Support classroom management scoresheet. Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupp ..read more