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
Quick-fire strategies: Does Chat-GPT Mean The End For Teachers?
With the advancements in AI technology, tools like chat GPT are revolutionising the way students learn and access information. But what does this mean for the role of teachers?In this thought-provoking School Behaviour Secrets episode, w...
Quick-fire strategies: Can Visual Timetables Be Bad?
Are visual timetables the secret weapon for fostering positive behaviour in students? Join us in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we navigate through the fascinating dynamics surrounding visual timetables and their profound impact on...
Quick-fire strategies: How Social Media Fuels Unkind Student Behaviour (And What To Do About It)
Is social media wreaking havoc in your classroom?Join us in this enlightening episode of the School Behaviour Secrets as we delve into the profound impact of empathy, unveil the hidden dangers associated with unkind messages and uncover ...
Quick-fire strategies: Eliminating Dead Time in the Classroom
Is 'Dead Time' secretly sabotaging your classroom? Get ready to conquer this hidden enemy and unleash your students' true potential!Join us on this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we dive into the mysteries of effective classroom ...
Quick-fire strategies: Why Do Students Respond Differently to Similar Traumatic Events?
Ever wondered why similar traumatic events can have such different effects on the pupils we teach?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we unravel the intricate relationship between external events and internal responses and explo...
Essentials: Beyond Praise - Strategies for Empowering Students and Improving Classroom Behaviour
Could clear expectations be the missing piece of the behaviour jigsaw in your classroom? In this Essentials episode, we explore the often overlooked impact of fairness and clear expectations on student behaviour.Classroom management expe...
Supporting Students' Mental Health: A 10-Step Approach with Gina Nelson
How can we effectively support students with anxiety? Join us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Gina Nelson, a licensed clinical social worker specialising in teen anxiety.In this episode of Behaviour Secrets, we delv...
Essentials: How To Build Relationships with Hard-to-Reach Kids (With Kevin Hewitson)
Teaching a difficult class - or students who are disengaged from their learning? Want to motivate your students and have a set of practical steps you can take to transform classroom relationships from negative to positive?In this bitesiz...
Inside a Behaviour Tactics Webinar: Unveiling Secrets for Effective Classroom Management
How can teachers effectively manage classroom behaviour and support students with complex needs?Tune in to this exclusive episode of School Behaviour Secrets, where we take you inside one of our 'behaviour tactics webinars'. Discover the...
Essentials: ADHD Explained: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
In this Essentials episode, we give you a clear and concise explanation of what ADHD is, how it commonly affects children, and what behaviours teachers can expect to see in the classroom from students with ADHD.All with the aim of helpin...
ELDR: A Simple 4 Part Framework for De-Escalation Success
What are the key components to successful de-escalation in schools?Join us in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we delve into the true meaning of de-escalation, explore the physiological changes in the brain during moments of d...
ESSENTIALS: From "I am not safe" to "I am safe": Helping Children Overcome Attachment Issues with Catherine Young
Are you aware of the impact of early relationships on student behaviour? In this Essentials episode, we sit down with attachment specialist and author Catherine Young, to explore the profound impact of attachment on children's lives and learnin...
Unlocking Social Skills: Exploring the Power of LEGO® Therapy
Can LEGO® therapy provide a solution for neurodivergent children seeking support in social and emotional development?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we interview Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, a clinical psychologist and expert in...
ESSENTIALS: Unlocking The Secrets Of Successful Break Times (with Tim Davies)
Lunchtimes and playtimes can often be the spark for challenging behaviour in schools - and resolving those issues can often spill over into lesson time. So how can we encourage positive behaviour from all our students at break time?In th...
Understanding Executive Functions: Key Skills for Success
What are executive functions and how do they affect student behaviour in school?Join us in this episode of School Behaviour Secrets as we explore the connection between executive functions and ADHD. Discover how these key functions influ...
Small Interventions, Big Differences: Supporting Children Affected By Parental Mental Illness with Helena Kulikowska
In this Essentials episode of School Behaviour Secrets, Helena Kulikowska shares practical insights on supporting children affected by their parent's mental health.She reveals the power of simple interventions and student-teacher empathy...
Writing With Mindfulness: Nurturing Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience in Students With Laura Bean
Can combining writing with meditation and mindfulness really help students to show more self-compassion and improve their ability to understand their own emotions?In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we interview Educational Wellnes...
Unravelling Sensory Secrets: How Sensory Needs Impact On Behaviour and Learning (with Lindsey Biel)
In this Essentials episode, we delve into the impact of sensory issues on behaviour and learning in the classroom - and discover why sensory needs can be related to dysregulation in our pupils.Award-winning occupational therapist Lyndsey...
How To Win With SEMH Strategy And Ofsted
Schools invest considerable time, effort, and energy in supporting pupils with SEMH needs. However, the question remains: How do you ensure that this tremendous dedication is recognised?In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we exp...
Quick-fire strategies: What If We Changed Detention So It Looked Like This?
Do you find yourself seeing the same children in detention, or kept in at playtime, over and over? And asked yourself, do the consequences we have make any difference?In this special School Behaviour Secrets episode, we look at why conse...
Essentials: How To Improve Teachers' Mental Wellness (with Simon Bolger)
In this Essentials episode, Simon interviews Simon Bolger, a head teacher on a mission to start a wellbeing revolution in schools - including the mental health of teachers.He reveals the importance of positive psychology and how middle l...
The Hidden Obstacles to Student Engagement: A Deep Dive with Rob Plevin
Student disengagement is a growing issue in schools. But what's really causing pupils to switch off from their learning?In this episode of School Behaviour secrets, we welcome back esteemed author and behaviour specialist, Rob Plevin. To...
Essentials: How To Harness The Power Of Your Students' ADHD (with Soli Lazarus)
In this Essentials episode of the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, Simon speaks with Soli Lazarus, a highly experienced mainstream primary teacher and SENCO who specialises in ADHD.Soli discusses how we harness the talents of our pupils...
What Unconscious Privilege Really Means (And The Dangers Of Making Assumptions) With Adele Bates - Part 2
Can coming from a position of privilege actually cause you to make unconscious assumptions about the pupils that you teach?In this School Behaviour Secrets episode, we continue our interview with SEMH and behaviour specialist Adele Bates...
Essentials: How To Introduce Restorative Practice Successfully (with Janine Dodds)
Restorative conversations can be a highly effective way of improving behaviour in school, but many school leaders find it difficult moving staff away from a rewards and punishments based approach towards a restorative one. So how do you get tha...