Behaviour
The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice on managing pupil behaviour, including everything from new policy to cutting-edge research
Today
10th Nov 2026
Fewer pupils enjoying school as sense of belonging falls
School enjoyment across secondary declines despite improvements in pupils’ perceptions of behaviour, DfE survey finds
What to do when a pupil gets under your skin
It’s only human to be affected by difficult behaviour in the classroom, writes Daniel Crowley, who shares advice on staying regulated in the moment
Friday
16th Oct 2026
Revealed: how Ofsted fails to deliver promised breadth of judgement
Tes investigation reveals just 5 per cent of schools are graded by Ofsted as having both strengths and weaknesses, despite the watchdog’s initial claim that report cards would provide more granular insight
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Free breakfast in schools ‘could worsen child obesity’
Scheme risks giving pupils ‘unnecessary’ second breakfast – but can also improve attainment and behaviour, research finds
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Thursday
1st Oct 2026
Most students say school staff not aware of bullying
Major DfE survey of Year 8s also reveals that girls and students with SEND are less likely to feel like they belong in school
6 ways to tackle misogyny in schools
New DfE data shows that schools cannot ignore the problem of misogynistic language – so here are research-informed strategies to address it, says Sarah Mullin