Articles - Behaviour Management

Using the evidence to address bullying

It is timely that the Anti-Bullying Alliance has recently produced guidance specifically aimed at school governors with regard to their role in addressing bullying in schools

Inclusion Development Programme

Deborah Michel investigates a new web-based staff-development resource to support children and young people with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties

Linking sport to positive behaviour

Teachers are becoming increasingly convinced that that taking part in regular physical activity can have a significant impact on children's behaviour. Crispin Andrews discusses

How to tackle truancy using ICT

Why does truancy remain a problem for some schools, and how far can hi-tech solutions help? Special Children looks at how e-registration might help

A leadership approach to good behaviour

A no-nonsense whole school approach to behaviour can be led from the top, says deputy headteacher David Morley, who here shares tips on how

Tackling challenging behaviour from the top

How can schools reach out to challenging pupils? Suzanne O'Connell looks at the government's response to the problem of challenging behaviour, from a leadership perspective

Provision for pupils with conduct disorder

Conduct disorder can be highly challenging to deal with at school. Special educational consultant Michael Farrell looks at the disorder in detail

Dealing with SEBD: positive handling

Some might think that a positive learning environment would be an ineffective tool against aggression in pupils with social emotional behavioural difficulties. However, Michael Jones speaks to a school who believes that a nurturing and supportive environment is exactly what SEBD children need

Self-harm at primary schools: what you can do

What can schools actually do about tackling self-harm at primary schools? Sue Morris discusses this in her second article on self-harm and suicidal behaviour in primary school children

Raising standards by tackling behaviour

Academic standards can only be raised when behaviour is improved. Awaiting an Ofsted visit, headteacher John Viner continues his series on how staff at Drapers Mills Primary have worked together to raise standards

Your positive moments in behaviour management

We've been collecting your stories about the inspiring and encouraging experiences you’ve had at work during 2008. Here is a collection of the behaviour management themed responses you sent to the question, What has been your most positive experience at work this year?

A day in the life of a BEST coordinator

As a behaviour and education support team (BEST) coordinator, Tony Nicholson has a wide and varied role. Here he gives an insight into his role and the work of the BEST team

Creative solutions to early years behaviour

When dealing with the feelings and behaviour of early years pupils, teachers should try looking at creative ways to approach and deal with problems says Anni McTavish

Promoting good early years behaviour

Good behaviour in early years is something that practitioners can and should promote, says Juliet Neill-Hall, who offers some strategies on 'how to'

Behaviour, manners and society: what schools can do

Although difficult at times, it is important that schools make a stance on what counts as social behaviour, says headteacher Neil Berry

Managing challenging behaviour with CPD

Pupils' challenging behaviour tops the list as the most stressful part of teaching; but can it be managed by teacher training? The effects of CPD on behaviour management are investigated by Elizabeth Holmes

Using emotional intelligence to improve behaviour

What role does emotional intelligence play in children's learning, and how can teachers use it to improve pupil's behaviour?

A whole-school anti-bullying policy

How do you implement a whole-school anti-bullying policy? Headteacher Mark Vickers describes how Manhood Community College in West Sussex got everybody involved in the shaping of theirs during a campaign to stop bullying

Self-harm at primary schools: what you should know

Sue Morris looks at self-harm and suicidal behaviour in primary school children, including the definitions, prevalence rates and the factors that increase and reduce risk

Replacing punishment with education

How can eradicating detention lead to a decrease in challenging behaviour? Geraldine Rowe describes how her discovery of choice theory caused her to rethink her approach to discipline

Making PE accessible to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Crispin Andrews speaks to practitioners in order to examine the challenges and the opportunities for pupils with SEBD in PE

A day in the life of a schools counsellor

Multi-agency working to support vulnerable young people can be an important strand of extended school provision, says Lisa McClarence, who gives an overview of the counselling work she does in schools

A day in the life of a youth justice worker

Working in a multi-agency environment to positively engage targeted young people, Paul Rogers explains why no two days are ever the same

Making provision for how boys learn best

In early years especially, boys should not be forced into a "girl-like" model of learning, explains Steve Mynard

A day in the life of a primary mentor

Primary learning mentor Ayub Malik explains why he is proud to be working with children experiencing barriers to learning

Behaviour for Learning: supporting new teachers

Shiraz Chakera, professional networks manager for the GTCE, describes how the Engage Network has supported early career teachers in coping with a major concern – classroom behaviour

Settling disputes in school

A school’s approach to internal disputes is a test of its commitment to justice, equity and peace. Jeremy Cunningham shows how schools can ensure 'just' disciplinary procedures, which are compatible with Human Rights Act, ECM and the Healthy Schools Standard, and can be applied across the school

New behaviour guidance - what it means in practical terms

Successful discipline is as much about positive reinforcement as it is about punishing bad behaviour. Ingrid Sutherland looks at the latest good practice

Using teacher research to improve behaviour

OU lecturer John Ralston explains how teachers undertaking practitioner research into behaviour management for their Open University course have produced real change in their schools read more

Discipline: changes to the law reflect tough times for staff

Get set for a raft of changes to legislation and guidance — including rules on use of force, searching and confiscation, writes Ingrid Sutherland

The future of behaviour management and policy

Lynn Cousins looks at everyday behaviour management and behaviour policy and considers what the future holds in this area read more

Facing up to loss

How can we help young people deal better with the losses they experience? Secondary drama teacher and SEAL coordinator Julie Leoni reflects on her own experiences read more

Confiscation and use of force: power to the teacher?

Pupil discipline provisions enshrined in the Education and Inspections Act 2006 came into force in April 2007. Solicitor Dai Durbridge interprets what these measures will mean for work in schools

Students as researchers: making a difference

The contribution of students as researchers (STARS) to students’ learning and to school development can have numerous benefits. David Lucas and Dr Margaret Wood recount their experience at Deptford Green secondary school

Encouraging communication, curiosity and creativity

Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton explore ways to use the children’s curiosity about their world to become self-motivated, independent learners

Emotionally intelligent schools

This is what secondary drama teacher Julie Leoni and Bristol Learning Initiative director James Wetz said at a recent Antidote conference about the emotional factors that need addressing if we are to close the achievement gap. read more

Behaviour as communication

Using attachment theory, educational therapist Heather Geddes elaborates on James Wetz’s idea that behaviour is a form of communication about social and emotional experience that we need to understand before we decide how we are going to intervene. read more

Taking account of emotions in student-teacher relationships

Sue Roffey describes her way of thinking about how to relate more deeply with students in the classroom

Moral constraint in influencing behaviour

Graham Haydon explores the role of moral constraint in influencing behaviour

Guidance for SENCOs on exclusions

SENCOs who may be involved with pupils facing the possibility of exclusion should be aware that the latest guidance on procedure is now available online. With some changes in official advice this makes it an appropriate time for SENCOs to consider school policies in relation to arrangements for pupils with special educational needs and pupils with disabilities. read more

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