Roots & Fruits Behaviour CPD | Staff Training + Reflection Toolkit

A ready-to-use CPD training based on the “Roots & Fruits” approach to behaviour — helping staff understand behaviour as communication and respond using a regulation-first approach.

This training supports teachers and school staff in looking beyond surface behaviour (“the fruits”) and exploring the underlying causes (“the roots”) such as regulation, emotional needs, environment, and connection.

Includes a full PowerPoint training and a structured reflection toolkit to support real classroom application.

What this training covers:
Behaviour as communication
The “Roots vs Fruits” behaviour model
Understanding underlying needs (regulation, emotional, environmental, connection)
Why children may struggle to regulate
The shift from reacting to responding
Practical strategies for real classroom situations
What’s included:
Full CPD PowerPoint (ready to deliver)
Speaker notes for every slide
Reflection & implementation toolkit (PDF)
Clear, structured training session
No preparation need
Reflection Toolkit:

Designed to support staff in applying learning:

Roots vs Fruits behaviour reflection framework
“What might be underneath?” analysis tool
Practical response planning sheet
Staff reflection prompts

Perfect for use during CPD sessions, follow-up discussions, or ongoing staff development.

Suitable for:
Staff meetings
CPD sessions
Teacher training
SENCO-led training
Whole-school behaviour approaches
Early career teachers
Why teachers find this useful:
Clear and easy to understand
Practical and relevant to real classrooms
Supports SEN, Autism and ADHD understanding
Encourages a consistent, regulation-first approach
File details:
PowerPoint (editable)
PDF reflection toolkit
Instant download
Important:

This is a digital resource. No physical product will be sent.