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Are you a teacher, a SENCo or a school leader?
Want research-backed strategies for supporting students who find it hard to manage their emotions or behaviour? Want practical ways of supporting pupils with special needs like autism, ADHD, FASD or attachment disorder? Want tried-and-tested classroom management strategies that will work with that ‘tricky class’?
Then you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the School Behaviour Secrets podcast where we’ll answer ALL these questions and so much more! Week after week, your hosts Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton share the secrets to behaviour success that every teacher and school leader should know, all based on their decades of experience supporting real teachers and real students in real classrooms.
But that’s not all...We also interview thought leaders from the world of education so you can hear NEW insights that could hold the key to unlocking your students’ potential. Whether it’s managing the whole class, helping kids with behavioural SEN, or whole school strategy - we’ve got you covered.
Are you in? Brilliant. Because this is YOUR CHANCE to get unstuck, hear from the experts, feel inspired and start seeing more positive behaviour in your classroom again. So hit that subscribe button... and let’s get started!

School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton Beacon School Support

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    • 4.3 • 27 Ratings

Are you a teacher, a SENCo or a school leader?
Want research-backed strategies for supporting students who find it hard to manage their emotions or behaviour? Want practical ways of supporting pupils with special needs like autism, ADHD, FASD or attachment disorder? Want tried-and-tested classroom management strategies that will work with that ‘tricky class’?
Then you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the School Behaviour Secrets podcast where we’ll answer ALL these questions and so much more! Week after week, your hosts Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton share the secrets to behaviour success that every teacher and school leader should know, all based on their decades of experience supporting real teachers and real students in real classrooms.
But that’s not all...We also interview thought leaders from the world of education so you can hear NEW insights that could hold the key to unlocking your students’ potential. Whether it’s managing the whole class, helping kids with behavioural SEN, or whole school strategy - we’ve got you covered.
Are you in? Brilliant. Because this is YOUR CHANCE to get unstuck, hear from the experts, feel inspired and start seeing more positive behaviour in your classroom again. So hit that subscribe button... and let’s get started!

    Essentials: What Really Drives ADHD Behaviour? Exploring The Science With Jeff Copper

    Essentials: What Really Drives ADHD Behaviour? Exploring The Science With Jeff Copper

    Have you ever felt puzzled by the challenges that students with ADHD face in the classroom or wondered why children with ADHD seem to struggle with tasks that others find simple?
    In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we dive deep into the topic of ADHD with expert guest speaker - Jeff Copper. Discover the neuroscience behind ADHD behaviors, explore practical strategies for supporting ADHD learners and gain valuable insights to create a more inclusive learning environment.
    Important links:
    Click here to hear all of episode 60
    Click here for episode 61
    Visit Jeff's website here: Dig Coaching
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

    • 11 min
    How To Improve Lunchtime Behaviour

    How To Improve Lunchtime Behaviour

    Are you searching for ways to improve lunchtime experiences for pupils and staff in your school?
    Join us in this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we uncover essential strategies for transforming lunchtime behaviour so that you can make lunchtimes enjoyable for all.
    Important links:
    Get our new FREE download - 6 Immediate Lunchtime Behaviour Fixes
    To access our free trial to the Successful Supervisors online programme
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

    • 25 min
    Essentials: Strategies For Reducing Low Level Classroom Disruption

    Essentials: Strategies For Reducing Low Level Classroom Disruption

    Low level classroom disruption hinders both teaching and learning, and creates unnecessary classroom stress on a daily basis. So what can you do about it?
    In our latest School Behaviour Secrets podcast we explore key classroom management techniques to tackle this familiar problem head on, providing practical tips to help you manage classroom disruption with confidence.
    Important links:
    Click here to hear all of episode 59
    Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

    • 11 min
    Avoid These 7 Deadly Classroom Management Sins: They Lead To Instant Behaviour Failure

    Avoid These 7 Deadly Classroom Management Sins: They Lead To Instant Behaviour Failure

    Have you ever felt like you're constantly battling to maintain order in your classroom? Are you working with a tricky class and it feels like nothing you do seems to work?
    For our special 200th episode of School Behaviour Secrets we share what we believe are the 7 deadly sins of classroom management - the pitfalls you should avoid at all costs in order to improve student behaviour in your classroom.
    Important links:
    Get our FREE classroom management scoresheet: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/classroom-management-scoresheet.php
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

    • 34 min
    Quick-Fire Strategies: How To Reduce Attention-Seeking Behaviour In Class

    Quick-Fire Strategies: How To Reduce Attention-Seeking Behaviour In Class

    If you're working with students who present with attention seeking behaviours in school, or maybe you're a parent and you're seeing that pattern of behaviour at home, then this episode of School Behaviour Secrets is for you.
    We'll look at why the term attention seeking might be unhelpful both for the child and the adult, and we'll share three different ways of thinking about behaviour so that we can find useful strategies to support them.
    Important links:
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php
    Share this podcast with your friends:

    • 10 min
    Quick-Fire Strategies: How To Use Reward Charts Effectively

    Quick-Fire Strategies: How To Use Reward Charts Effectively

    Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexities of classroom behaviour? Are you looking for a straightforward approach to behaviour management?
    Sometimes, applying a simple strategy in the early days when a child is presenting with difficult or challenging behaviour is absolutely the right thing to do.
    And reward charts could be the tool you need. Listen in to find out more.
    Important links:
    Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbook
    Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

rocker chick 545 ,

Great show

Research based and so practical!!!

Teshia F ,

School Restorative Practices facilitator

Thank you for this episode! As a School Restorative Practices facilitator i am working to implement restorative practices across my campus this episode said so much and helped to keep me motivated. Implementation feels impossible sometimes but small steps make a difference

imjusthereforhints ,

Amazing School Behavior Resource!

As a behavior interventionist I am always trying to improve my craft so that I can better reach the behaviorally challenging students I work with and better serve the teachers in my building. I came across this podcast and have quickly fallen in love with it! Tons of practical advice and strategies to implement in a quick-and-easy to listen format. Perfect for work commutes - no marathon sessions required just to finish an episode. I also appreciate the fact that Simon and Emma aren’t afraid to go against the grain when it comes to challenging popularly held beliefs about what does and doesn’t work in the classroom.

Plus, as an American, I would be lying if I said I didn’t think their accents sounded cool.

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