Giving Conflict Back: The Secret to Effective Restorative Practices Restorative practices remind us that healing happens in connection, not isolation.

When we try to “fix” conflicts for others, we rob them of voice and agency. True healing happens when students (and teachers) stay at the center of the conflict resolution process.

#EduSky #ConflictResolution #BehaviourManagement #K12 #RestorativePractices

Consistency is Key. But a burnt-out teacher can't be consistently calm.

Advice to SLT: Your top priority for the new Hub rollout must be protected staff time for peer support & trauma-informed CPD. Regulated adults = Regulated classrooms.

#Teacher5aday #SchoolStaff #EduSkyUK #BehaviourManagement

Join Taking the Lead on Behaviour masterclass on 16th Jan or 13th May, 2026. Gain insights on behaviour management, whole-school strategies, and staff support from experts. 👉 Tap to register & use code Insta10edu for 10% off!
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#behaviour #behaviourmanagement #training

National Behaviour Survey: Teachers report improvements but classroom disruption still an issue - SecEd DfE survey shows better pupil behaviour, more teachers confident managing misbehaviour, but classroom disruption issues

The DfE National Behaviour Survey shows progress: more #teachers report good behaviour, more pupils feel safe in school. But classroom disruption still wastes 7 mins for every 30 mins of #teaching time: buff.ly/0XYEgKe #BehaviourManagement #EdChat #Schools

National Behaviour Survey: Teachers report improvements but classroom disruption still an issue - SecEd DfE survey shows better pupil behaviour, more teachers confident managing misbehaviour, but classroom disruption issues

The DfE National Behaviour Survey shows progress: more #teachers report good behaviour, more pupils feel safe in school. But classroom disruption still wastes 7 mins for every 30 mins of #teaching time: buff.ly/0XYEgKe #BehaviourManagement #EdChat #Schools

Understanding ACEs: Why Every School Needs to Look Beyond Behaviour - Nexus Education Many children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences aren’t being deliberately defiant- their behaviour reflects trauma, not rebellion.

Many children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences aren’t being deliberately defiant- their behaviour reflects #trauma, not rebellion.

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#ACE, #AdverseChildhoodExperiences, #BehaviourManagement.

With Education Secretary Bridget Philipson highlighting that pupils lose 45 days a year to behaviour issues, we thought now was a good time to share our #behaviourmanagement bundle.

📖 6 bestselling books with strategies to create calmer classrooms & reclaim lost learning time: buff.ly/NoyKTaq

The Gift of Storytelling in Primary Schools - Nexus Education Let's talk storytelling without the constraints and strings attached.

Let's talk storytelling without the constraints and strings attached.

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#EnglishAndLiteracy, #Reading, #BehaviourManagement

📣 📸 We have the fantastic Alex Hunter from Dynamis Education at HEP HQ today for his Positive Handling session

🗣️ Alex is taking attendees through a masterclass in managing challenging behaviours in school

#PositiveHandling #Safeguarding #BehaviourManagement

A huge thank you to @headteacherchat.bsky.social for this brilliant review of Steve Baker’s #ThatBehaviourBook! 🌟 “Wise, humane, and profoundly useful.”

Read it in on their website: buff.ly/KoflLYi

📘And get some excellent #behaviourmanagement advice in Steve's book, available at: buff.ly/hgPeymf

LAST FEW DAYS! ⏳

Need fresh #BehaviourManagement strategies this term? Get 6 bestselling books in our behaviour bundle offer – still only £60.

Sale ends 30th September 2025: buff.ly/KiS9pIe

BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK BUNDLE! 📚

Six bestselling titles, one unbeatable bundle – all for just £60. Get some fantastic #behaviourmanagement strategies and insights in this unmissable offer.

Hurry! Sale ends 30th of September 2025: buff.ly/KiS9pIe

Looking for practical #behaviourmanagement tips to start the new school year with confidence?

#ThatBehaviourBook 📘 by Steve Baker, along with a fantastic range of other #education titles, is 40% off in our #BTS sale: buff.ly/07ZXpuT

💡 Creative uses for tokens in schools:
🎁 Classroom shops
🎟️ Raffles
🔢 Team points
⏩ Lunch queue passes

Simple, flexible, and loved by pupils.
A small change that makes a big difference.

How do you use tokens in your school?👇

#PrimaryTeacher #TeachingIdeasUK #BehaviourManagement #ClassroomInspo

🎓 What does your school use tokens for most?

👍 Rewards
❤️ House Points
😂 Events
😮 Something else? Let us know in the replies!

We love hearing how different schools use tokens to motivate and engage pupils 💬

#SchoolRewards #PTAideas #EducationChat #BehaviourManagement #HousePoints #ClassroomInspo

We'd love to connect, share best practices, and explore potential collaborations.
If this sounds like you, please drop a comment below or send us a DM. Let's connect and make a positive impact together! #Arbor #BehaviourManagement #SecondaryEducation #Collaboration #EdTech #BestPractices #UKEd

The Importance of Taking a “PAWS” for Our Students With disinterest in schoolwork and aggressive behavior on the rise at our school, we decided to get creative and take action.

"Research shows that the more positive relationships kids have with adults, the stronger a foundation there is for them to become more effective learners. That’s the 'why' behind an enrichment program called 'PAWS Time.'"

#SEL #BehaviourManagement #RelationshipBuilding

Keeping your Sanity when Parents Drive you to Despair! - Nexus Education Learn effective Parental Engagement Strategies for Teachers to build strong parent-teacher relationships, and support student success and teacher wellbeing.

Learn effective parental engagement strategies for #teachers to build strong parent-teacher relationships, and support student success and teacher wellbeing.

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#Wellbeing, #BehaviourManagement, #ParentalEngagement

Christmas shout out to teachers A Christmas shout out to teachers.One of the inadequate tools that teachers are trying to work with is school behaviour policies.Had a great discussion with a group of early help workers last week. We were talking about the policy of giving out behaviour points for children who haven’t got a pen. Without being curious about why they don’t what they need for the day. Are things at home so chaotic or difficult that there’s no headspace to remember a pen for school? Is that the reason? Does the chi

Christmas shout out to teachers
A blog - 1 minute read

#christmas #teachers #schools #education #nvr #nonviolentresistance #presence #kindness #compassion #behaviour #behaviourmanagement #behaviourpolicy

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Available as part of our new behaviour curriculum.

Form time / assembly resource and pupil reflection sheet ideal for use in a detention or isolation period.

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#behaviourmanagement

Tigers and teddy bears I love Suzanne Zeedyk's analogy of tigers and teddy bears to explain attachment.Unique and highly personal neural pathways significantly influence our thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating - neura...

A blog based on @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social 'tigers and teddy bears' analogy of attachment - 2 min read

#attachment #trauma #childhoodtrauma #nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting #behaviourmanagement #challengingbehaviour #cpv

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What's the story? The stories we tell ourselves matter.Whether emotions shape our narrative or our narrative shapes our emotions is up for debate. But one thing is clear - the narrative we hold about our children's beh...

What's the story - creating kind and balanced narratives for children's behaviour

A blog - 1 minute read

#therapeuticparenting #parenting #nvr #nonviolentresistance #ddp #dyadicdevelopmentalpsychotherapy #behaviourmanagement #cpv #childtoparentviolence

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"If something isn’t working, try something else!" Love this Q&A with the brilliant @suecowley.bsky.social, where Sue shares practical advice for building #behaviour skills. 💗https://www.riseedumag.com/building-behaviour-skills/ #RISEEduMag #BehaviourManagement #Selfregulation #ClassroomManagement

Boundaries We’ve got a reactive cavapoo who barks a lot when anybody walks past the house, especially if they’ve got a dog. Initially there was no harm done - the Shih Tzu joined in and it got loud and a bit cha...

Boundaries (versus threats and requests)
A blog - 2 minute read

#nvr #nonviolentresistance #parenting #gentleparenting #boundaries #authority #parentalauthority #behaviour #behaviourmanagement

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Short female teacher? Look no further for some behaviour management tips… (also suitable for other heights and genders) A question was recently posed on twitter, looking for advice on behaviour management - and that there were not many blogs or books on this subject written by women. I have also seen in various quarter...

A new academic year is upon us 😄

Following summer conversations about #BehaviourManagement, here is my #edublog contribution - written a few years ago but still relevant whether you are an #ITT, #ECT or experienced #teacher needing to brush off the summer cobwebs.

Have a great first week back!

Can I use consequences in NVR parenting? Parents often ask if it's okay to use consequences in NVR parenting. Consequences are part of life. We can't avoid them. Consequences are our friend. They provide lots of opportunities for learning. I...

Can I use consequences in NVR parenting?
A blog - 2 minute read

#nvr #nonviolentresistance #behaviour #behaviourmanagement #consequences #punishments #parenting #therapeuticparenting
#attachment #trauma

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Look beyond behaviour What a beautiful illustration by Hazel Mead.Reminding us to always to consider what's going on underneath the surface, to look beyond behaviour and outward presentation, to be curious about experience...

Look beyond behaviour
A blog - 1 minute read

#nvr #nonviolentresistance #parenting #therapeuticparenting #education #schools #teaching #behaviour #behaviourmanagement #attachment #trauma #traumainformed

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