School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
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!
Episodes
291 episodes
Developmental Language Disorder - What Teachers And Parents Need To Know (With Tiffany Voigt)
In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with Tiffany Voigt, experienced speech and language pathologist from eLuma.We cover the hidden challenges faced by students with DLD, and how t...
Essentials: Reduce Bullying By Building A Positive School Culture (With Alex Holmes)
Are you looking for ways to empower your students to stand up against bullying?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we sit down with Alex Holmes, Deputy CEO of the Diana Award and Vice Chair of the National Anti-Bullying Alliance...
Creative Approaches To Help Children Experiencing Sadness (With Clare Williams)
In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets we explore how to support pupils who are experiencing long term persistent feelings of sadness with our guest Clare Williams (co-author and co-creator of Jigsaw PSHE, and author of the Hamish a...
Essentials: Understanding The Science Behind ADHD Medication With Dr. Walt Karniski
Deciding whether to medicate your child for ADHD is hard. How can you be sure it's the right call?This week on the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, we tackle this critical question with developmental paediatrician and author Dr. Walt Ka...
Using The PACE Approach For Effective Behaviour Management
Are you working with pupils with a history of trauma in your classroom and their behaviour is often heightened, unpredictable, and difficult to manage? Are you ready to try a different approach?This week we explore a strategy for managin...
Quick-Fire Strategies: The De-Escalation Danger Zone
If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you have to de-escalate a heightened student, you'll know that it's hard work, it's super stressful for everyone.In this episode I'm going to talk through 3 key de-escalation concepts (t...
Essentials: Understanding Children With Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
In the past, children who struggle to attend school have been described as 'school refusers,' implying that their behaviour stems from wilfulness. But is it time to rethink this perspective and explore other underlying causes?Join us as ...
Using The Boxall Profile To Shape Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support In Schools (With Arti Sharma)
Are you searching for ways to support your students' social, emotional, and mental health needs in the classroom? Or have you put interventions in place to support a child and you need a way of systematically assessing whether they're having an...
Essentials: Unlocking Potential - Strategies to Overcome Work Refusal in the Classroom
Are you working with a pupil who just won't complete their work? Then it's time to start thinking about what could be behind their reluctance.As teachers, deciphering these signals is crucial to offering effective support in getting pupi...
An Emotions-Led Approach To Tackling Bullying In Schools (With Alain Pelletier)
As any educator knows, the battle against bullying is ongoing, and the moment we become complacent, cases tend to rise. But what if we could address bullying at its emotional core? In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore ...
Essentials: Is Mindfulness Effective In Helping Children Handle Their Emotions?
Are you looking for innovative ways to support your students' social and emotional well-being? Want to create a more inclusive and nurturing learning environment?Join us in our latest essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we ...
Why Kids Find It Hard To Escape Anxiety
Are you struggling to support students dealing with anxiety in your school? You're not alone. Anxiety among students is a growing concern for parents, educators and school leaders alike. It can significantly impact a student's behaviour, learni...
Essentials: Creating The Right Mindset For Managing Challenging Pupils
When it comes to supporting kids with social, emotional, mental health and behaviour needs, your mindset is everything.Join us in this Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we uncover three crucial mindset changes that can tr...
Understanding Impulsive Behaviour: Strategies For Classroom Success
Have you ever wondered why some students struggle with impulsivity more than others? Are you facing challenges with managing impulsive pupil behaviour in your classroom?Then this episode has the answers you are looking for. Join us as we...
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...
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 yo...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Essentials: Three Key Strategies To Improve Classroom Behaviour
Ever wondered how successful teachers maintain a purposeful classroom?In today's episode we share 3 actionable hacks for enhancing whole class behaviour. Transform your teaching approach today and watch your students become more focussed...
Why Classroom Punishments (And Zero Tolerance Strategies) Stop Working
Are some of your pupils stuck in a never-ending cycle of negative behaviour? Does it feel like your classroom consequences are failing to have an impact?Then it's time for a change. Join us as we explore the concept of punishment within ...
Essentials: Supporting Children Through Bereavement And Grief In Schools (With Justine Wilson)
The death of a close family member can deeply affect a student's emotional well-being, leaving educators wondering how to create a supportive environment for students experiencing grief.In the latest Essentials episode of School Behaviou...
Discover The Transformative Power Of Music For Pupils With SEMH Needs! (With Henry Walker-Brown)
Are you working with kids who are disengaged, lack confidence, opt out, lack social skills, or are on the verge of exclusion?In this episode we sit down with Henry Walker-Brown (from Noise Academy) to explore the transformative power of ...
Essentials: Making sense of Classroom Behaviour
Are you struggling to understand why some students consistently exhibit challenging behaviour in the classroom?In this week's episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore the four main behaviour types and uncover the reasons why some ...