Behaviour

Play helps young children to develop crucial self-regulation skills – but some will need extra support to get there, says Julian Grenier

Research shows that low-level disruption has a detrimental impact on teaching and learning, but what approach works best when it comes to a chatty class? Here, two teachers share how they tackle it

As research finds an increase in teenage girls presenting with tics, Tes talks to two clinical psychologists from Great Ormond Street to find out what teachers need to know

When primary teacher Sally Kawagoe was tasked with re-engaging Year 6 pupils, she turned to taiko drumming – and was amazed at the transformation

Research has shown that guided play can ‘sometimes’ be more effective than direct instruction, but is it really that straightforward? Helen Amass speaks to play researcher Elizabeth Byrne to find out more

Even if written feedback motivates students, there are other less time-consuming and more effective ways to show students you care, argues Mark Enser

As the DfE asks for views on its new behaviour guidance, Amy Forrester digs through the detail to find out what it really means for classroom practice

Being excluded predicts a mental health condition three years later, research shows – here, Professor Tamsin Ford explains the implications for schools

As experts predict a surge in youth violence as a result of the pandemic, Kate Parker finds that intervention needs to begin much earlier than people think

Creating the right routines in school can make an enormous difference to learning, so leaders need to put time into them, says Amy Forrester

Findings from behavioural science are increasingly informing public policy, but have yet to gain traction in schools. That could be about to change, says Harry Fletcher-Wood – so here’s what teachers need to know about how the science of behaviour could soon shape their practice

Routines are key in EYFS: they help the classroom to run smoothly and ensure children feel settled. But how do you establish them? Jess Gosling shares her advice