School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

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May 14, 2023 • 30min

What Unconscious Privilege Really Means (And The Dangers Of Making Assumptions) With Adele Bates - Part 2

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!"Adele Bates's websiteGet our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.phpJoin our FREE Classroom Management and Student Behaviour FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/school.behaviourDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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May 10, 2023 • 12min

Essentials: How To Introduce Restorative Practice Successfully (with Janine Dodds)

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.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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May 7, 2023 • 36min

What Unconscious Privilege Really Means (And The Dangers Of Making Assumptions) With Adele Bates - Part 1

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!"Adele Bates's websiteGet our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.phpJoin our FREE Classroom Management and Student Behaviour FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/school.behaviourDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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May 3, 2023 • 12min

Essentials: Why Kids' Mental Health Deteriorates In Secondary School (with John Jerrim)

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.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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Apr 30, 2023 • 36min

Post Incident Learning: The Power of Pupil (And Adult) Reflection With Dean Cotton

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 hereGet our FREE managing strong emotions guide: hereJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner CircleDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources
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Apr 26, 2023 • 13min

Essentials: Support Students With Parents In Prison (with James Ottley)

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.Important links:Click here for the full interview from episode 28.Children Heard and Seen: visit https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/ for more information, or call 07557 339258 if you're in the UK.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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Apr 23, 2023 • 31min

The 5 Essential Elements To Support Pupil Mental Health And Wellbeing With Alison Waterhouse

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 hereGet our FREE managing strong emotions guide: hereJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner CircleDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources
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Apr 19, 2023 • 13min

ESSENTIALS: How To Support Kids Affected By Bullying (with Bradley Davis)

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.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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Apr 16, 2023 • 20min

Stimming: Why It Happens and How to Support

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.Important links:Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
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Apr 9, 2023 • 11min

Quick-fire strategies: The ‘R’ Word That Fuels Student Refusal

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.phpJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

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