“Miss, I don’t give a sh*t”
Engaging with challenging behaviour in schools – the book
‘This book offers an in-depth, detailed and nuanced overview of the subject of behaviour, with a particular focus on building relationships, helping pupils to feel safe and on teacher self-care. It is a must read book for all teachers, and will be particularly helpful for those working in the most challenging contexts, staff in alternative provision and those working with children who have SEND and SEMH.’
Extracts of “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t”
Engaging with challenging behaviour in schools
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Do you want to be the inspiring teacher and leader you dreamed of, even for the more *tricky* cherubs? Or maybe you just want to get through a lesson without a desk flying at you or a blazer being set alight?
Learn how to help pupils with behavioural needs to thrive with their education – find out what they really need when they tell you “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t.”
In her book, “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t” Engaging with challenging behaviour in schools, Adele Bates, Behaviour and Education Specialist, shares practical approaches, strategies and tips from her on-the-ground, over 20 years of teaching experience. In her humorous and down to earth way, she gives you the tools to support young people with behavioural needs; not just so they can learn their timetables or pass an exam, but so that they too can become a part of positive social change.
If possible, please purchase from a company who pay their taxes, such as this one, Hive, who also give money to local book shops.
“Adele Bates has written a highly readable book brimming with practical ideas, exuberant optimism and encouragement of experimentation. She urges practitioners to see beyond the so-called bad behaviour to the human being in context. This is a book that celebrates the importance of reflection, empathy and care, including the all vital task of self-care.”
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Full of real-life scenarios, student voice and relevant theory, every chapter offers an Action Box – helping you to actually implement strategies – next lesson, next week and long term. Ideal for use in bookclubs or staff meetings.
In addition, each chapter contains a short interview with an expert in the field, covering topics such as inclusion, relationships, trauma, self-regulation, bias, colleagues, leadership. Interviewees: Frederika Roberts, Lisa Cherry, Dr Emma Kell, Pranav Patel, Kate McAllister, Rachel W, Frederique Lambrakis-Haddad, Mark Goodwin, Bukky Yusuf and Rachel Tomlinson.
PLUS – CPD training, online webinars or Q+A sessions based on the book or a specific topic from the book are available.
Package deals will soon be advertised – see below on how to be the first to know, or get in contact to make requests.
Listen to extracts of the book read by Adele, originally for Audio Authors on Teacher Hug Radio
If possible, please purchase from a company who pay their taxes, such as this one, Hive, who also give money to local book shops.
“A humorously-written book detailing all you need to know about creating effective relationships in the classroom and revolutionising the way we view teaching and learning.”
Who’s the Author?
Adele Bates
Behaviour and Education Specialist, International Keynote Speaker & Author
“I’ve had juice poured on my head, been whacked by a skateboard – and have taught a year 7 pupil who has experienced severe trauma, how to read their first ever word…”
Adele Bates empowers school leaders and teachers to support pupils with behavioural needs and SEMH to thrive with their education. She’s an International Speaker, the author of “Miss, I Don’t Give A Sh*t,” Engaging with Challenging Behaviour in Schools, forthcoming from Sage & Corwin and a fully funded International Researcher on Behaviour & Inclusion, visiting Finland, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
Adele has been teaching for over 20 years in mainstream schools, Alternative Provisions, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and special schools with excluded pupils, some of the most vulnerable in our society.
Adele and her team help school leaders & staff to improve behaviour, so that ALL of our pupils thrive, and help others who wish to do so.
You can get our support for your school or college either online or in person.
Adele also supports freelancers, consultants, trainers and business owners who want to run well-run, well-structured, profitable edu-businesses.
“Adele’s writing is easy to engage with – witty yet poignant. ‘Don’t see the behaviour, see the child’ is key and the child is at the heart of this book. With ‘insults’, interviews, research and actions this book equips us with the understanding and tools we need to respond to challenging behaviour.”
“Looking for a breath of fresh air when it comes to behaviour management? Look no further. With wit and wisdom, passion and compassion, Adele Bates not only puts the relationships between teacher and young person at the heart of the educational endeavour, but also gives that young person a voice.”
Where can I buy “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t”?
The book is available now!
If possible, please purchase from a company who pay their taxes, such as this one, Hive, who also give money to local book shops. Thanks:
“Already read the book,
Want more?!”
You can;
– Join the FREE Book Club for “Miss I don’t give a sh*t” .
What to expect:
⭐️ 4 FREE electronic letters into your very own inbox over the next month, that share all the book club juicy parts
⭐️ 4 Part FREE videos for the “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t” Book Club
⭐️ Links to further support, ideas, and behaviour improving solutions
⭐️ Sign up to my e-newsletter full of ongoing behaviour support, strategies, interviews, resources…
And that’s not all!
We now also have the Whole School, Year-long “Miss, I don’t give a sh*t” Online CPD Programme –
Available here
Do you need accessible, practical and engaging Behaviour CPD for your school?
Would you love to get up to 10 hours of behaviour training on selectable topics for your whole school?!
Do you need to establish a consistent, schoolwide approach when it comes to behaviour?
Do you need training to have lifetime access, 24/7 to fit in with yours and everyone’s timetable?