School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Tiffany Voigt, experienced speech and language pathologist from eLuma. We cover the hidden challenges faced by students with DLD, and how these affect their learning and behaviour. Discover why early intervention and targeted support are crucial, and learn practical strategies so you can support stud...

Are you looking for ways to empower your students to stand up against bullying? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we sit down with Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO of the Diana Award and Vice Chair of the National Anti-Bullying Alliance, to explore innovative strategies for student involvement in anti-bullying initiatives. Important links: Click here to hear all of episode 83 Get your FREE Beaco...

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 in...

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...

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 relation...

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 ba...

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...

Are you searching for ways to support your students' social, emotional, and mental health needs in the classroom? Or have you put interventions in place to support a child and you need a way of systematically assessing whether they're having an impact? Then join us today as we sit down with Arti Sharma from Nurture UK to discuss how the Boxall Profile can be used in schools to identify u...

Are you working with a pupil who just won't complete their work? Then it's time to start thinking about what could be behind their reluctance. As teachers, deciphering these signals is crucial to offering effective support in getting pupils beyond task avoidance. Join us for this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we explore work refusal in the classroom. From understanding the signs...

As any educator knows, the battle against bullying is ongoing, and the moment we become complacent, cases tend to rise. But what if we could address bullying at its emotional core? In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore just that. Join us with guest speaker Alain Pelletier as we discuss how to enable students to grasp the true impact of bullying and reject it on an emo...

Are you looking for innovative ways to support your students' social and emotional well-being? Want to create a more inclusive and nurturing learning environment? Join us in our latest essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we explore the fundamentals of mindfulness and in particular reviewing the scientific research into its application and success with children so that you can co...

Are you struggling to support students dealing with anxiety in your school? You're not alone. Anxiety among students is a growing concern for parents, educators and school leaders alike. It can significantly impact a student's behaviour, learning, and overall well-being. In our latest episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we're going to explore why kids find it hard to escape anxiety...

When it comes to supporting kids with social, emotional, mental health and behaviour needs, your mindset is everything. Join us in this Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we uncover three crucial mindset changes that can transform your approach to supporting challenging behaviour in the classroom. Discover the power of mindset in fostering a positive learning environment for all stu...

Have you ever wondered why some students struggle with impulsivity more than others? Are you facing challenges with managing impulsive pupil behaviour in your classroom? Then this episode has the answers you are looking for. Join us as we sit down with expert guests Ruth Pauli and Stephane Dr Brito (researchers into impulsivity) to unravel the mysteries behind impulsive behaviour in the classroom....

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 suppo...

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 S...

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...

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 cla...

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 abo...

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 F...

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....

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...

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 t...

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 i...

Are you struggling to understand why some students consistently exhibit challenging behaviour in the classroom? In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the four main behaviour types and uncover the reasons why some kids seem to make poor choices repeatedly. From emotional responses to automatic behaviours, we explore how stress influences decision making and offer actio...