Behaviour

The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice on managing pupil behaviour, including everything from new policy to cutting-edge research

Monday

2nd Oct 2023

Keegan mobile ban ‘unnecessary’ and ‘desperate’, say unions
Gillian Keegan is the latest education secretary to announce a ban on mobile phones in schools after the decision was previously left to headteachers
Keegan mobile phone ban 'unnecessary', say unions
The issues blighting Black Caribbean girls’ school experiences
Dr Julie Blake explains how research into the school experiences of Black Caribbean girls reveals the issues they face – and what schools can do to improve
The issues blighting Black Caribbean girls’ school experiences

Wednesday

27th Sep 2023

Warning over Covid absence rise in schools
An increase in Covid-19 cases this autumn is leading to a rise in pupil and staff absence, a headteachers’ leader has warned
Coronavirus cases in schools 2023

Monday

18th Sep 2023

10 ways to improve behaviour in Scottish schools
A national summit on violence in schools this month was an ‘important first step’ to improving pupil behaviour, says the NASUWT’s Mike Corbett
Stress ball

Thursday

14th Sep 2023

Tes Scotland’s 10 questions with...Clare Harker
The Glasgow primary headteacher on creating a truly fair schools system, the value in being “consistently inconsistent” and how her school responded to a “tsunami of racism”
Clare Harker

Tuesday

5th Sep 2023

Back to school behaviour: how to start strong
It’s common to experience a crisis of confidence in your classroom management after a long break, says Sam Strickland, who offers some back-to-school behaviour tips
Back to school behaviour: how to start strong

Thursday

20th Jul 2023

Why now is the time to review your behaviour policy
Pupil behaviour is changing, so schools’ approaches to behaviour management need to shift, too, says Margaret Mulholland
Boris

Friday

23rd Jun 2023

How to handle repeat suspensions
If the same students are being repeatedly suspended for the same behaviour, it’s time to start asking some difficult questions about your approach, suggests Stuart Hodgson
Traffic lights

Tuesday

6th Jun 2023

Cover lessons: how to manage behaviour
Cover teachers may feel they are starting on the back foot with behaviour, but the right support can help lessons to run more smoothly, finds Kate Jones
Cover lessons: how to manage behaviour

Thursday

25th May 2023

5 phrases to support your behaviour management
There’s a lot more to managing behaviour than the words you use, but some small language tweaks can make you feel more confident, says Jamie Thom
Behaviour, balloons

Wednesday

3rd May 2023

Are behaviour hubs the ‘right’ approach to pupil behaviour?
Amid conflicting theories about the best ways to manage behaviour, how do school leaders determine what their school policy should include? John Morgan takes a look at the evidence
Behaviour

Tuesday

21st Mar 2023

Why you shouldn’t praise pupils, according to Bill Rogers 
Giving praise comes naturally to teachers, but it limits progress, says behaviour specialist Bill Rogers as he explains how to use descriptive feedback instead
Praise pupils gold star