They Behave For Me Should one student with one phone mean you fail OFSTED?
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Nov 14, 2025 Adam and Amy dive into the controversial topic of phone policies in schools and the implications of Conservative proposals on safeguarding. They explore the difference between attention builders and checks for listening, sharing practical strategies for enhancing student focus. The discussion on whether a single phone incident should jeopardize a school's Ofsted rating raises eyebrows. They also consider the challenges of inconsistent rule enforcement and the importance of leadership modeling to foster a positive school culture.
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Hosts Tease A Shared Email
- Adam and Amy joke about an 'adam and amy' shared email and Carousel team tasks while introducing the question.
- The playful exchange sets a conversational tone before the listener question begins.
Build Attention, Don't Just Check It
- 'Checks for listening' is the wrong emphasis; build attention rather than only diagnosing listening.
- Adam Boxer stresses that making listening normative causes students to pay attention proactively.
Use Simple Moves To Create Attention
- Use tactics that actively create attention: pause, name-check, ask for louder speech, or pause a speaker to refocus the class.
- These moves are causative and increase the chance students will listen before you ever 'check' them.