

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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Feb 1, 2021 • 21min
The 4 Attachment Styles In Children (Explained)
Want to understand how each of the 4 attachment styles affects how students behave in the classroom? How a child’s early years influences their ability to form relationships with adults (and even whether they feel relaxed and confident in the classroom)In this episode, we’ll: walk you through what each the attachment styles actually means; look at the difference between an attachment difficulty and attachment disorder; and finally join the dots between attachment theory and every day classroom practice.Important links:Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpCompetition rules and regulations: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcastcompetition.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

Feb 1, 2021 • 35min
Teaching Self-Regulation Skills In The Classroom (with Dr. Stuart Shanker)
Ever wondered what *really* causes children to have difficulties with their behaviour? Or the difference between self-control and self-regulation?In today's episode, we interview Dr. Stuart Shanker, expert on the impact of stress on human behaviour - and learn how reframing kids' behaviour means we're more likely to find solutions to challenging behaviour in the classroom.Important links:Free stress inventory by the Self-Regulation Institute: https://selfregulationinstitute.org/resources/stress-inventory/Self-Reg courses and resources: https://self-reg.ca/Self-Reg book: Amazon.com Amazon.co.ukGet our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.phpCompetition rules and regulations: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcastcompetition.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.phpThe Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contestants from the education world. Laugh some & learn some...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Feb 1, 2021 • 28min
How To Succeed With Restorative Practice In Your School (with Sara Hagel)
Tired of playing referee when your students fall out or have long-running disputes? Wish there was a better way of resolving conflict in your classroom (or school)?There is - it’s called restorative practice - and in today’s show, Sara Hagel from Peacemakers is going to walk us through how to get a programme of restorative justice up and running successfully in your school.Important links:Peacemakers' website: https://peacemakers.org.uk/Restorative justice council: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.phpCompetition rules and regulations: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcastcompetition.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.phpThe Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contestants from the education world. Laugh some & learn some...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jan 24, 2021 • 27min
3 Assertiveness Techniques To Improve Your Classroom Presence
Being assertive in the classroom can have a huge impact on both your whole class management and your ability to manage behaviour incidents. The secret is to be intentional about your body language, your tone of voice and exactly how you word your instructions.In this episode, we show you how to do just that. We give you 3 techniques you can start using today to look and sound more confident in your classroom. The result? Teaching feels easier, your lessons are more productive and your relationships with students improve.Important links:Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet:https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.phpCompetition rules and regulations:https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcastcompetition.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.phpThe Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contestants from the education world. Laugh some & learn some...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify