School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
Beacon School Support
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!
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Jul 17, 2022 • 39min
The Hidden Pressures That Students Face and How These Can Impact Their Wellbeing with Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner
More pupils than ever before are facing unseen pressures, causing an increase in anxiety and stress in pupils of all ages. What are the hidden stresses and what can educators do to alleviate them?In this special Behaviour Secrets compilation, we have weaved together the advice of two SEMH experts, Helena Kulikowska and Sara Turner. They reveal the importance of understanding and empathising with individual pupils and why putting an effective programme of support in place is vital for them to succeed.Important links:Ormiston Families websiteThe Our Time websiteJoin 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.behaviour
Jul 10, 2022 • 33min
The Difference Between Supporting Students And Normalizing Them (And Why It Matters) with Nicki Day
There's a fine line between supporting students with SEMH needs with positive behaviour change and trying to "normalise" them - so they fit into society's idea of how children should think and behave.In this week's episode, we explore this important topic with Nicki Day, education and parental support advisor (and parent of an autistic child). She explains to provide support in school in the right way, so we help our pupils achieve their potential without impacting negatively on their emotional well-being.Important links:National Autistic Society websiteGet our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.php
Jul 3, 2022 • 40min
Managing Classroom Behaviour Beyond Rewards and Consequences
Over the past twelve months there's been a lot of discussion about using relational approaches to manage classroom behaviour. But, is this approach more effective than a traditional reward and consequences strategy?In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, we have brought together the advice of two leading specialists, Kevin Hewitson and Pamela Tseu. We discuss the impact of a relational approach and they reveal how to make this approach successful in your classroom.Important links:See Pamela Tseu's 7 Classroom Management Tools.Kevin's Book: If You Can't Reach Them, You Can't Teach ThemKevin's website and online resources: Creativity In EducationGet our FREE Classroom Management Scoresheet here: Download hereJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner CircleDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources
Jun 26, 2022 • 19min
Why Throwing Chairs Isn't The Behaviour Problem You Think It Is
When a child repeatedly has trouble managing their emotions (or behaviour), it's time to start asking why they keep getting dysregulated. What's the root cause?In this week's School Behaviour Secrets, we reveal how to identify the underlying cause of any explosive behaviours you're seeing in school - and why putting in place the right intervention is vital for achieving success.Important links:Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: Download hereJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner CircleDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources
Jun 19, 2022 • 23min
Does Mindfulness Help Kids Manage Their Emotions?
Evidence shows that mindfulness can have a positive impact on the thoughts and emotions of adults. but is the same automatically true for children? And should we be investing time helping kids learn mindfulness techniques in class?In this episode of school behaviour secrets, we explore what mindfulness is, how to use it with children, and review the scientific research into mindfulness and children. All aimed at answering the question: Does mindfulness work for children who struggle with strong emotions?>Important links:Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: Download hereJoin our Inner Circle membership programme: Inner CircleDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: Free SEMH resources
Jun 12, 2022 • 36min
Could ADHD Be Your Student’s Superpower? With Soli Lazarus
Many educators focus on the challenges associated with ADHD in the classroom. But what if that's the wrong approach? What if a child's ADHD were actually their superpower?In today's School Behaviour Secrets, author and expert Soli Lazarus talks to us about her experience being a parent of a child with ADHD, reveals the overlooked advantages the condition can offer, and ideas and strategies to bring out the best in your pupils with ADHD.Important links:Soli's websiteSoli's 5-minute ADHD podcastSoli's book , ADHD Is Our Superpower
Jun 6, 2022 • 38min
The Mindset Of Managing Challenging Pupils
Teaching kids with challenging behaviour needs can be tough. It can emotionally, physically and spiritually draining!When it comes to supporting kids with SEMH and behaviour needs, mindset is everything. So in this episode, we explore 5 important mindset changes to make that will help protect your mental and emotional well-being as an adult.Useful links:Get our FREE SEMH Framework: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh_framework.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
May 22, 2022 • 27min
Effective Support Strategies For Students With ADHD With Jeff Copper (Part 2)
In this engaging discussion, ADHD expert Jeff Copper, founder of DIG Coaching Practice, dives into the intricacies of supporting students with ADHD. He highlights the reward-driven brain of ADHD children, emphasizing their need for immediate stimulation. Copper delves into the challenges of executive functioning, urging educators to exercise patience and develop tailored strategies. He showcases the importance of self-awareness in helping kids recognize their strengths and weaknesses, ultimately fostering emotional and academic growth. A must-listen for educators!
May 15, 2022 • 30min
Effective Support Strategies For Students With ADHD With Jeff Copper (Part 1).
Did you know that children with ADHD have a very reward driven brain - that drives them to seek out immediate pleasure ? That means if they're doing something that's boring, whatever the activity may be, it's physically uncomfortable for them.In this week's episode, ADHD expert and founder of DIG Coaching Practice Jeff Copper, reveals his insights into the difficulties and challenges that kids with ADHD have and how we can effectively support them in school.Important links:Visit Jeff's website here: Dig CoachingJoin 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.phpGet our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php
May 8, 2022 • 31min
4 Classroom Strategies That Help Eliminate Low-Level Disruption
Low-level disruption slows down teaching and learning, prevents students from focussing on their work and creates huge amounts of stress for teachers. It may be "low-level" in name, but it's "high-level" in impact.But what can we, as teachers, do about low-level disruption? In this episode, we look at 4 key classroom management strategies that help eliminate low-level disruption AND explain how to use them in your classroom - so you can create a positive learning environment where all your pupils can achieve their potential.Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.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
