In this post I share my thoughts and resources around LGBT+ History Month and my contribution to the new Big Gay Adventures in Education.
How to support adopted children in your classroom
In this guest post Alexandra talks about how you can support adopted children in your classroom with insights and practical actions.
Behaviour and Menstruation?!
Last month I had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Visionaires for their podcast on conversation in and around Menstruality and education.
Routines and Boundaries and Behaviour – A Myth Buster
This blog post is about the importance of routines and boundaries coupled with putting relationships first, connecting before correcting and understanding that all behaviour is communication.
CAUTION: Proceed with thought and curiosity
Frederique Lambrakis-Haddad discusses different types of trauma and what we can do to support pupils in these situations.
Behaviour – it’s all about context
I am often asked in interviews about the need for rules, boundaries, discipline and consistency, as if the automatic application of these is a bad thing. My answer is always “No, we need them”, but as with everything, context is everything.
Behaviour Tip #3 – Believe
You’ve asked what the issue is, you’ve listened, and it just doesn’t match up to what you know. Some children lie, and surely you know best . The child’s not making any sense, they’re attention seeking. What do you do? Believe what’s there – I dare you.
A day in the life of a PRU teacher
In this guest post Viv Cohen Papier talks about what it is about teaching pupils with SEMH that a PRU teacher loves.
Behaviour: Zero Tolerance or Emotional Understanding?
Last month I was interviewed by the fabulous Craig Barton. He asked me some of my favourite questions to date, including “what is your biggest failure?” and “what is your favourite number?”
Behaviour Tip #2 – Question
Last month I was a guest interviewer on the Behaviour Bites Podcast and invited to speak on Behaviour and Complex Trauma. At the end of the interview I was asked for my top tips on behaviour.