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Your pupils are not listening, paper planes fill the air and you are wondering why you ever bothered: not being able to control your class is every new teacher’s worst nightmare. But do not despair, TES behaviour expert Tom Bennett offers salvation

How does Ofsted view bad behaviour? Selwyn Ward, an inspector, answers your questions

Fights can escalate quickly. Here’s what to do in case the worst happens

If your idea of the perfect classroom is slipping away, fear not. Look again at your methods and put the pieces back together

Finger tapping, repeated eye contact and gazing around the room may sound trivial, but this kind of disruption can ruin lessons