Behaviour

We need to pay attention to children who find school challenging at a young age or they will become disengaged and disillusioned as teenagers, warns Megan Dixon

When Jasmine Hill met her new class, she was astonished at how loud they were – and set about creating a tool to fix the problem

It’s estimated there are around 4,000 Afghan refugees in our schools, and it’s crucial we give them the space and time to talk, writes this teacher

When it comes to putting a behaviour plan together, it’s crucial to know what’s been happening and where you want to get to, writes Jarlath O’Brien

Student disclosures can go unnoticed or be dismissed, research shows – here’s how to make sure you identify every one

The LAST technique helps businesses to retain customers – and it works wonders with pupil behaviour, says this teacher

We’ve all experienced the telltale physical symptoms that kick in when the pressure is on, reducing us to a trembling mess when we most need to perform. It’s a primal response to stress – but one that teachers can help students to harness, finds Christina Quaine

Teaching assistants are often left to handle the most challenging students with little help and no training. Some experience aggressive behaviour daily – a situation that is untenable, says Adele Bates, who has some practical suggestions to minimise flashpoints at school and empower support staff

We use the term all the time in education without acknowledging that we are often making a value judgement, not an objective one, writes Jon Severs

For those with eating disorders, voicing concern about how thin they look is likely to be met with denial and may even inadvertently encourage further weight loss. Instead, teachers should switch the focus from eating habits to the student’s wider mental health, alleviating external ‘triggers’ such as workload where possible, says Megan Ravenhall

Helping pupils develop their language skills at an early age may prove pivotal in dealing with problematic behaviours later on – and may ultimately mean the difference between academic success and failure, finds Alex Quigley

Adults and adolescents react differently to incentives and reprimands – and you should bear that in mind when handling behavioural issues, says Megan Dixon