Are 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!
Are exclusion and suspension rates among SEMH students causing concern in your school?
In our latest quick-fire episode of School Behaviour Secrets we consider what we actually mean by exclusion, the …
Today we ask what your thoughts are on behaviour charts. Do you think that they're effective in recognising and nurturing good behaviour? Or do you question their impact on students with behavioural …
Are you working with children who constantly avoid tasks and resist demands either at home or in the classroom?
If you are, then it's important to understand the difference between regular demand or t…
EFT tapping could be the solution that you need to help your pupils learn to handle their emotions and stress in a way that leaves them feeling calm, grounded and ready to learn.
Tune in as we intervi…
Curious about the factors that can truly transform students' learning experiences after school hours?
In our most recent School Behaviour Secrets podcast, we met with Lauren Sanchez Gilbert to explore…
Understanding the reasons why certain pupils appear unresponsive to our behaviour strategies can sometimes be challenging. Learning to look for underlying difficulties is essential in order to preven…
Are you working with students who get dysregulated easily, have difficulty learning social and emotional skills or learning from their past behaviour? But do you feel confused about where to start an…
Have you ever considered the impact of the regular use of interactive whiteboards on your students' learning? Does it actually enhance pupil engagement or is it really turning them off?
In this episod…
Are you looking for solutions to help you develop stronger social and emotional connections between the pupils in your school? Do you want to develop a sense of community and belonging?
Join us in thi…
Are you looking for ways to improve student behaviour at lunchtimes and develop their social and emotional skills in a way that is immediate and effective?
In this Essentials Episode of School Behavio…
Do the pupils you work with lack motivation? Do they seem disengaged with their learning or lose interest in tasks quickly?
Discover three crucial teaching elements in this episode of School Behaviour…
Are you working with pupils with SEMH needs? Do their targets feel unrealistic and unachievable? Do you feel like you are making no progress?
Then start the New Year with a positive mindset that will …
Are you questioning whether to implement behaviour plans or SEN plans to support your pupils effectively?
Join us as we unravel the differences between the two approaches and discover the key to a mor…
Do the children you work with seem to lack empathy? Is this affecting their ability to handle social interactions? How do you even begin to teach them this key skill?
Join us on School Behaviour Secre…
Are your classroom interventions falling flat when it comes to shouting out? Are some of your students reluctant to participate while others dominate conversations and drain the pace of your lessons?
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If you are supporting a pupil who finds it difficult to manage their emotions, struggles to focus and seems to over-react to situations, then they may be affected by early childhood trauma.
Join us fo…
Have you ever wondered why some students flare up in anger seemingly out of nowhere? Or is the word 'no' sparking unexpected anger in your pupils?
Join us in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets a…
Are you worried about the impact of social media on your students? Are you struggling to find practical steps that you can take to support them emotionally?
In this Essentials episode our guest speake…
Are you seeing more and more pupils with high social, emotional and behavioural needs in your school? And are you feeling demoralised trying to navigate the challenges faced in providing effective su…
Curious about the outcomes of effective restorative practice in schools?
Join us as Sara Hagel, a specialist in restorative approaches, shares real-life success stories. In this episode, we discuss th…