ABSTRACT

This completely revised edition is an easy to use resource for teachers, TAs and SENCOs concerned about behavioural issues in the classroom. It will support school staff in their approach to a range of behavioural issues, through a range of tried-and-tested strategies, including:

  • How to create an environment of support and acceptance
  • Techniques to provide an effective leaning environment
  • Ways in which to communicate clearly with children with poor communication skills
  • Whole class and whole school approaches for a positive learning environment
  • How to maintain appropriate behaviours during unstructured break times

This accessible reference tool will help any teacher to create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning. Packed with resources, it also includes templates and example Personal Support Plans, written by practitioners for practitioners.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Section 1 Legislation and guidance

part |2 pages

Section 2 Whole-school approaches

chapter 3|1 pages

Whole-school thinking

chapter 4|1 pages

Whole-school issues

chapter 5|2 pages

5Developing a behaviour policy

chapter 6|2 pages

Restorative Practices

part |2 pages

Section 3 Putting policies into practice to create a positive learning environment

chapter 9|1 pages

Lesson activity and delivery

chapter 10|1 pages

Communication

chapter 11|2 pages

Creating a positive environment

chapter 12|2 pages

Play/breaktimes and lunchtimes

chapter 13|2 pages

Gender difference

part |2 pages

Section 4 Support staff

part |2 pages

Section 5 Pupils and parents

chapter 16|1 pages

The voice of the pupil

chapter 17|2 pages

Developing self-esteem

chapter 18|2 pages

Developing peer relationships

chapter 20|3 pages

Anti-bullying

chapter 21|3 pages

Working with parents

part |2 pages

Section 6 Approaches and Interventions for pupils who require an individual response

chapter 22|3 pages

22Observing the pupil

chapter 23|3 pages

Behaviour modification

chapter 24|6 pages

Personal Support Plan (PSP)

chapter 25|2 pages

25Coping with a violent incident

part |2 pages

Section 7 Underlying factors

chapter 26|2 pages

Supporting pupils’ mental health

chapter 27|3 pages

Developing resilience

chapter 28|1 pages

Depression

chapter 29|1 pages

Conduct disorder

chapter 30|1 pages

Self-harm

chapter 31|2 pages

Eating disorders

chapter 32|2 pages

Attachment disorder

chapter 34|1 pages

Attention-seeking behaviour

chapter 35|2 pages

Autism

part |2 pages

Section 8 Continuing Professional Development