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School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

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Jan 8, 2024 • 32min

Three Essential Steps To Boost Student Motivation

Do the pupils you work with lack motivation? Do they seem disengaged with their learning or lose interest in tasks quickly?Discover three crucial teaching elements in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets that can transform your lessons into motivational learning experiences for all your students. Boost your teaching toolkit and empower your students for success today!Important links:Get your FREE Beacon School Support classroom management scoresheet.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesModem FuturaModem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Jan 1, 2024 • 12min

Quick-Fire Strategies: A Different Way To Measure SEMH Progress

Are you working with pupils with SEMH needs? Do their targets feel unrealistic and unachievable? Do you feel like you are making no progress?Then start the New Year with a positive mindset that will change the way you measure progress for your children with SEMH targets and help you to recognise your successes.Important links:The Gap and The Gain by Dan SullivanGet our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources
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Dec 18, 2023 • 11min

Quick-Fire Strategies: Behaviour Plans Or SEN Plans - Which Is Best?

Are you questioning whether to implement behaviour plans or SEN plans to support your pupils effectively?Join us as we unravel the differences between the two approaches and discover the key to a more effective and holistic support system for your students' social, emotional and mental health needs.Important links:Get our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources
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Dec 13, 2023 • 12min

Essentials: Empathy Matters - A Guide For Educators!

Do the children you work with seem to lack empathy? Is this affecting their ability to handle social interactions? How do you even begin to teach them this key skill?Join us on School Behaviour Secrets as we discuss the complexities of teaching empathy to children who may lack the neural circuitry for deeper understanding. Explore workaround strategies, the importance of labeling emotions, and practical tips to foster a more empathetic school environment.Important links:Click here to hear all of episode 37.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources
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Dec 11, 2023 • 34min

How To Reduce Shouting Out At Whole Class Time

Are your classroom interventions falling flat when it comes to shouting out? Are some of your students reluctant to participate while others dominate conversations and drain the pace of your lessons?Join us in this episode as we dissect possible underlying causes and give you strategy after strategy, enabling you to respond effectively for a respectful and more engaged learning environment.Important links:FREE Beacon School Support classroom management scoresheet.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesModem FuturaModem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Dec 6, 2023 • 11min

Essentials: How To Recognise and Support Pupils Affected By Trauma

If you are supporting a pupil who finds it difficult to manage their emotions, struggles to focus and seems to over-react to situations, then they may be affected by early childhood trauma.Join us for this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on a pupil's emotional well-being and discuss the vital role of relationships in helping them to cope with their emotions.Ready to make a difference in a child's life? Tune in now!Important links:Click here to hear all of episode 35.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources
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Dec 4, 2023 • 30min

LIFEMORTS: The Hidden Forces That Drive Student Anger

Have you ever wondered why some students flare up in anger seemingly out of nowhere? Or is the word 'no' sparking unexpected anger in your pupils?Join us in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we uncover the evolutionary triggers behind classroom anger. From ancient social hierarchy to the modern classroom, we'll explore the fascinating world of LIFEMORTS and explain how an understanding of the psychological roots of anger can shape a more supportive school.Important links:Get your FREE Beacon School Support guide to helping children manage their angerGet our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesModem FuturaModem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Nov 29, 2023 • 11min

Essentials: 24/7 Connectivity - The Impact of Social Media on Children's Well-being

Are you worried about the impact of social media on your students? Are you struggling to find practical steps that you can take to support them emotionally?In this Essentials episode our guest speaker, Claire Orange (expert and author on social and emotional learning), sheds light on the addictive nature of online platforms and shares essential strategies for teachers to guide students through the digital age.Important links:Click here to hear all of episode 33.Claire's DigiiSocial education program: https://digiisocial.com/Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources
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Nov 27, 2023 • 48min

The Untold Challenges Of Providing Effective SEMH Support In schools (With Abigail Hawkins)

Are you seeing more and more pupils with high social, emotional and behavioural needs in your school? And are you feeling demoralised trying to navigate the challenges faced in providing effective support?School Behaviour Secrets is back with another insightful episode, and this time, we're delving into the top three challenges faced by schools in providing effective SEMH support. Get ready for an engaging conversation with Abigail Hawkins, from SENsible SENCO, that could transform your approach to SEMH in your school.Important links:Visit the SENsible SENCO webiste for more informationGet our FREE SEND Behaviour HandbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesModem FuturaModem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Nov 22, 2023 • 9min

From Conflict to Connection - The Transformative Power of Restorative Practice In Schools With Sara Hagel

Curious about the outcomes of effective restorative practice in schools?Join us as Sara Hagel, a specialist in restorative approaches, shares real-life success stories. In this episode, we discuss the positive changes in students' emotional intelligence and relationships when restorative practice is done well. Get ready for inspiring examples and tangible results.Important links:Peacemakers' website: https://peacemakers.org.uk/Click here to hear all of episode 4.Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE SEMH resources to use in your school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources

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