In this Essentials episode, we delve into the impact of sensory issues on behaviour and learning in the classroom - and discover why sensory needs can be related to dysregulation in our pupils. Award-winning occupational therapist Lyndsey Biel explains why addressing our students' sensory needs is key to their success - and shares practical solutions for meeting those needs in the classroom. Important links: Click here for the full interview from episode 30. Lindsey's SensorySmarts website Linds...
Jun 07, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Schools invest considerable time, effort, and energy in supporting pupils with SEMH needs. However, the question remains: How do you ensure that this tremendous dedication is recognised? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the key elements of an effective and collaborative approach to supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inne...
Jun 04, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Do you find yourself seeing the same children in detention, or kept in at playtime, over and over? And asked yourself, do the consequences we have make any difference? In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, we look at why consequences might be ineffective for some students - and what we could do to help our students instead. Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle members...
May 28, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this Essentials episode, Simon interviews Simon Bolger, a head teacher on a mission to start a wellbeing revolution in schools - including the mental health of teachers. He reveals the importance of positive psychology and how middle leaders can influence their teams and start a wave of cultural change. He also explains why it's important for teachers to take personal responsibility for their own mental wellbeing. Important links: Learn more about Simon Bolger at his That Wellbeing Guy Facebo...
May 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Student disengagement is a growing issue in schools. But what's really causing pupils to switch off from their learning? In this episode of School Behaviour secrets, we welcome back esteemed author and behaviour specialist, Rob Plevin. Together, we explore the factors (both internal and external) that could be causing students to feel disengaged with their learning and what you can do right now to support them. Important links: Click here to visit Rob's website Needs Focused Teaching Click here ...
May 21, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In this Essentials episode of the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, Simon speaks with Soli Lazarus, a highly experienced mainstream primary teacher and SENCO who specialises in ADHD. Soli discusses how we harness the talents of our pupils with ADHD in school - and how using humour, distraction, and making children feel special can be more effective than using punishments in the classroom. Important links: Soli's website Soli's 5-minute ADHD podcast Soli's book , ADHD Is Our Superpower Click here...
May 17, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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 website Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsuppor...
May 14, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 119
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...
May 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 118
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 website Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://b...
May 07, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 117
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 Han...
May 03, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 116
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 here Get our FREE managing strong emotions guide: here Join our Inner Circle membershi...
Apr 30, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 115
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://c...
Apr 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 114
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 here Get our FREE managing strong emotions guide...
Apr 23, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 113
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-handboo...
Apr 19, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 112
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.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconsc...
Apr 16, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://be...
Apr 09, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this essentials episode, we explore what it feels like to be a student with undiagnosed ADHD in the classroom - their challenges, their frustrations, and the emotional impact school life can bring. In this very candid interview, John Booth reveals the truth about what it is like to be both the parent of a child with ADHD - and what how being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in his forties changed the way he viewed his school years. Important links: Get our FREE SEND Beh...
Apr 05, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 108
If you're working with pupils who engage in classroom behaviour that's difficult to manage, it's key to address the underlying need that's driving their behaviour. That's easy to say, but harder to do. In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, I share one simple approach anyone can use to uncover that root cause - meaning you can use the right strategy, at the right time, to help your students overcome their social and emotional obstacles. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Hand...
Apr 02, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Working with pupils who refuse, engage in task avoidance or endless negotiation in class? Then it may be your pupil is affected by PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) - which is a form of autism. In this essentials episode, Ruth Fidler explains what drives the behaviour of pupils with PDA - and how using traditional autism-friendly strategies might actually be counter-productive. Important links: Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils with PDA: Strategies for Education Professionals Und...
Mar 29, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Kids who have experienced high levels of trauma can often feel threatened for no apparent reason. But what's really causing this? In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we interview school leader and educational advisor, Dr. Tom Brunzell. Together, we discuss the impact that ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can have on pupils and he reveals his 5 part framework to support pupils who have been affected by trauma. Important links: Click here to view the Berry Street Website here Buy Tom'...
Mar 26, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Ever wondered what really drives students to become dysregulated in school? Because if we can work out what's causing their heightened emotions then we can do something about it. The answer is... probably not what you think it is. In this 10-minute snackable Essentials episode, we share a short clip of our interview with Dr. Stuart Shanker, who explains what really fuels dysregulation... and at what age we can teach kids to start recognising and managing their emotions. Useful links: Want to hea...
Mar 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Working in a highly stressful teaching environment? That's going to take its toll on your mental and physical health. Stress is like a warning signal from our body telling us that something isn't quite right. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we discuss the negative effects exposure to long term stress can have on your body and mind and we reveal our most effective strategies for managing and reducing stress. Important links: The Health Fix by Dr. Ayan Panja The Health Fix Join our In...
Mar 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 103
If you work in education, you're probably seeing more and more dysregulated students in the classroom - and helping them to understand (and manage) strong emotions is becoming a key teaching skill. In this 10-minute snackable Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we share an excerpt of our interview with Leah Kuypers, where she explains how to use the Zones of Regulation to help children understand their emotions. Want to hear the full interview? Then check out episode 36 of School Beh...
Mar 17, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Disengaged. Burnt-out. Stressed. Does this all sound familiar? More and more pupils (and teachers) are becoming increasingly disconnected from education. But what's really causing this? In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview author & education psychology researcher, Don Berg. We discuss the real reasons why so many people are disconnecting with education, and he reveals some simple strategies you can use right now to help prevent this. Important links: Visit Don's website her...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 101
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to helping children. Sometimes, there can be multiple approaches to the same situation that will lead to a successful outcome. This week on our special centenary episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we look back at the past 100 episodes and reflect on the key strategies and insights we've learned from the amazing guests we've had on our show. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.p...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 100
In order to maintain a positive and meaningful school culture, it's essential that the school's core values are reflected in pupil behaviour, attitudes and their learning. In this episode of School Behaviour secrets, we interview educator and therapeutic life coach Esther Cohen. She discusses the delicate balance between emotional development and academic progress and she reveals how she was able to embed meaningful values in a unique faith-based school setting that she works in. Important links...
Feb 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Working with students who refuse to follow instructions or to do their work? Then you'll know how stressful (and anxiety-provoking) that situation can be! In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, I share one mindset shift that will make you walk away from those situations feeling empowered (rather than demoralised.) Important links: Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php Join our Inner Circle membership program...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Have you ever stopped to think about the power of the words we use? When a child is told something often enough, they can begin to believe it. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the hidden damage that words can do to our pupils and the importance of choosing our words carefully; separating the pupil from their behaviour. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https:/...
Feb 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Have you ever heard of the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? Some pupils can find accepting criticism difficult as it can feel like a personal attack on their self-worth. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore what is meant by the term rejection sensitive dysphoria and how RSD relates to pupils with ADHD. Important links: Get our FREE SEN Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/SEN-handbook.php Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoo...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 96
We all know that being active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity also positively affects brain development? In this week's School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview Dr Julian Reed. He reveals how exercise can improve pupils' focus and engagement in their learning and how physical exertion can even reduce hyperactivity. Important links: Visit Dr. Julian Reed's website here Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inne...
Jan 30, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 95
