There’s a whole miriad of reasons, systemic and individual biases, conscious and unconscious and add to that another protected characteristic – POC, disabled, LGBTQ+ and the statistic of representation in expert or managerial positions goes down again.
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Behind the scenes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead
by Adele Bates | May 27, 2024 | Classroom Practice, Inclusion, Leadership, Wellbeing
This honest Guest blog post from MH & WB Lead Kerry Bridges shares effective practice on approaches to MH and behaviour.
Rise in School absences due to parents working from home?
by Adele Bates | Mar 11, 2024 | Homeschooling/Parents & Carers, Inclusion
I was asked by BBC Radio London to provide expert insight on claims an increase in school absences is being driven by parents working at home.
What to do with an angry pupil
by Adele Bates | Nov 23, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, Wellbeing
Flying desks, shouting and expletives…what can you do as the class teacher? For that pupil? For the others?
Place and Belonging in School
by Adele Bates | Nov 21, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, Wellbeing
This research paper looks at themes of Leadership and Culture – and how these shape agency and belonging within a school.
My colleague hadn’t seen what he thought he had
by Adele Bates | Oct 26, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, Wellbeing
Our adult lack of understanding around behaviour can cause barriers to learning – and more behaviour issues.
Peer Listening: a case study
by Adele Bates | Oct 2, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, Wellbeing
In this blog, I am pleased to share with you an on-the-ground case study account of one of the preventative approaches to behaviour issues.
Safety & Disclosure; A Survivor’s Story
by Adele Bates | Aug 2, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, Leadership, SEMH
For anyone who’s ever sat through a Safeguarding training bored – this podcast is an absolute MUST to listen to.
Behaviour & Unconscious Privilege (part 2)
by Adele Bates | Jun 26, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, SEMH, Wellbeing
The second part to this discussion with Simon over at Beacon School Support on behaviour & unconscious privilege.
Behaviour & Unconscious Privilege (part 1)
by Adele Bates | Jun 26, 2023 | Behaviour, Inclusion, SEMH, Wellbeing
Can coming from a position of privilege actually cause you to make unconscious assumptions about the pupils that you teach?









