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“Revised 2025 Guidance: How Schools Must Record, Report, and Communicate Use of Reasonable Force”
Stay compliant with the 2025 statutory guidance on reasonable force and restrictive interventions in UK schools. Learn what must be reported to parents, new recording requirements, and how Behaviour S... ...more
Behaviour Support
May 23, 2025•4 min read
Relationships First: How Positive School Culture Transforms Student Behaviour
Ever wondered what makes an exceptional school truly exceptional? Mark Allen, Headteacher of Trinity St Edwards in Barnsley, offers a masterclass in educational leadership that challenges conventional... ...more
Behaviour Support
March 27, 2025•5 min read
This line is not straight!
I was invited by a local authority to carry out a behaviour audit of primary schools. This audit involved spending a day in each school within the authority and producing a report of what the school d... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
A plea for a new compassionate system of schooling
Teachers have to adapt to a world where they recognise that they need children and not the other way around. Should this be the end for schooling? Certainly it will never be the same again; and here ... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•5 min read
Working lives of teachers & leaders
Just before you all went off for Easter half term, the government published its research report into the working lives of teachers and school leaders (Department of Education, 2023). It will come as n... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Can TikTok Trends Be Educational or Do They Create Barriers to Inclusion?
Can TikTok trends support education or do they deepen barriers to inclusion and achievement? A critical look at social media’s impact. ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•7 min read
The Power of Emotional Intelligence.
In a world driven by technology and innovation, it's easy to overlook the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in our personal and professional lives. However, EI is an invaluable skill that can ... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
A Tale of Two Education Systems: Unveiling the UK and Finland's Approach
Education plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and preparing future generations for success. Among the various education systems worldwide, the UK and Finland have gained international recognitio... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
How does Behaviour Smart support the 6 core strategies for Reducing Seclusion and Restraint?
Here at Behaviour Smart we are passionate about reducing restraint and seclusion, and the evidence speaks for itself with most of our users seeing huge reductions in behaviour incidents, including tho... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•5 min read
Revolutionising School Culture: Unleashing the Potential of Behaviour Smart in Recording Behaviour Incidents
In the dynamic realm of education, fostering a positive and productive learning environment is a shared goal that transcends borders. In the United Kingdom, where the educational landscape continues t... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Why are so many Behaviour Smart users seeing huge improvements in behaviour?
Children may exhibit challenging or disruptive behaviour in school for various reasons. It's important to note that each child is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all explanation for behaviour is... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•2 min read
What Does Reasonable, Proportionate, and Necessary Mean in Behaviour Management?
Learn what ‘reasonable, proportionate, and necessary’ mean in behaviour management. Practical insights for schools, parents & mental health support. ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
10 Strategies to Manage Low-Level Disruption
Low-level disruption in the classroom is a significant problem in schools due to several reasons. Persistent low-level disruptive behaviour can lead to a frequent loss of learning time, estimated to c... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Pupil behaviour 'getting worse' at schools in England, say teachers.
A new report from the BBC which is out today states that Pupil behaviour 'getting worse' at schools in England. Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey comm... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•3 min read
The Harsh Reality of Seclusion: A Call for Change
The troubling practice of seclusion, particularly in schools across the UK, raises serious questions about human rights and individual autonomy. A recent report by the BBC has brought this issue to li... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•4 min read
The school’s best friend?
On the positive effects of Assistance dogs in schools ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•3 min read
Because that is what we’ve always done!
As I sat on the final train from Sheffield to Gatwick Airport on my way to Slovenia, I found time to reflect. The train I was on had come to a steady holt 20 minutes into my journey and a voice came o... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•4 min read
Reflections on challenging behaviour and social work
My two main areas of experience in social work began in child protection services, followed by children with disabilities teams. Challenging behaviour had a part to play in the former, but usually the... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•2 min read
Behaviour Smart AI
Imagine having a behaviour expert on hand 24 hours a day. At Behaviour Smart, we understand the challenges of managing behaviour in schools, children's homes, and healthcare settings. Our cutting-edg... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 02, 2024•3 min read
Kieran Mace: From Care System to Keynote Speaker
Broken to Brilliant: Discover how Kieran Mace transformed his life from the care system and incarceration to becoming an inspiring keynote speaker, highlighting the power of education and resilience. ...more
Behaviour Support
November 01, 2024•3 min read
“Revised 2025 Guidance: How Schools Must Record, Report, and Communicate Use of Reasonable Force”
Stay compliant with the 2025 statutory guidance on reasonable force and restrictive interventions in UK schools. Learn what must be reported to parents, new recording requirements, and how Behaviour S... ...more
Behaviour Support
May 23, 2025•4 min read
Relationships First: How Positive School Culture Transforms Student Behaviour
Ever wondered what makes an exceptional school truly exceptional? Mark Allen, Headteacher of Trinity St Edwards in Barnsley, offers a masterclass in educational leadership that challenges conventional... ...more
Behaviour Support
March 27, 2025•5 min read
This line is not straight!
I was invited by a local authority to carry out a behaviour audit of primary schools. This audit involved spending a day in each school within the authority and producing a report of what the school d... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
A plea for a new compassionate system of schooling
Teachers have to adapt to a world where they recognise that they need children and not the other way around. Should this be the end for schooling? Certainly it will never be the same again; and here ... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•5 min read
Working lives of teachers & leaders
Just before you all went off for Easter half term, the government published its research report into the working lives of teachers and school leaders (Department of Education, 2023). It will come as n... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Can TikTok Trends Be Educational or Do They Create Barriers to Inclusion?
Can TikTok trends support education or do they deepen barriers to inclusion and achievement? A critical look at social media’s impact. ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•7 min read
The Power of Emotional Intelligence.
In a world driven by technology and innovation, it's easy to overlook the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in our personal and professional lives. However, EI is an invaluable skill that can ... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
A Tale of Two Education Systems: Unveiling the UK and Finland's Approach
Education plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and preparing future generations for success. Among the various education systems worldwide, the UK and Finland have gained international recognitio... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
How does Behaviour Smart support the 6 core strategies for Reducing Seclusion and Restraint?
Here at Behaviour Smart we are passionate about reducing restraint and seclusion, and the evidence speaks for itself with most of our users seeing huge reductions in behaviour incidents, including tho... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•5 min read
Revolutionising School Culture: Unleashing the Potential of Behaviour Smart in Recording Behaviour Incidents
In the dynamic realm of education, fostering a positive and productive learning environment is a shared goal that transcends borders. In the United Kingdom, where the educational landscape continues t... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Why are so many Behaviour Smart users seeing huge improvements in behaviour?
Children may exhibit challenging or disruptive behaviour in school for various reasons. It's important to note that each child is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all explanation for behaviour is... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•2 min read
What Does Reasonable, Proportionate, and Necessary Mean in Behaviour Management?
Learn what ‘reasonable, proportionate, and necessary’ mean in behaviour management. Practical insights for schools, parents & mental health support. ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•4 min read
10 Strategies to Manage Low-Level Disruption
Low-level disruption in the classroom is a significant problem in schools due to several reasons. Persistent low-level disruptive behaviour can lead to a frequent loss of learning time, estimated to c... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 15, 2024•3 min read
Pupil behaviour 'getting worse' at schools in England, say teachers.
A new report from the BBC which is out today states that Pupil behaviour 'getting worse' at schools in England. Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey comm... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•3 min read
The Harsh Reality of Seclusion: A Call for Change
The troubling practice of seclusion, particularly in schools across the UK, raises serious questions about human rights and individual autonomy. A recent report by the BBC has brought this issue to li... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•4 min read
The school’s best friend?
On the positive effects of Assistance dogs in schools ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•3 min read
Because that is what we’ve always done!
As I sat on the final train from Sheffield to Gatwick Airport on my way to Slovenia, I found time to reflect. The train I was on had come to a steady holt 20 minutes into my journey and a voice came o... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•4 min read
Reflections on challenging behaviour and social work
My two main areas of experience in social work began in child protection services, followed by children with disabilities teams. Challenging behaviour had a part to play in the former, but usually the... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 14, 2024•2 min read
Behaviour Smart AI
Imagine having a behaviour expert on hand 24 hours a day. At Behaviour Smart, we understand the challenges of managing behaviour in schools, children's homes, and healthcare settings. Our cutting-edg... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 02, 2024•3 min read
Kieran Mace: From Care System to Keynote Speaker
Broken to Brilliant: Discover how Kieran Mace transformed his life from the care system and incarceration to becoming an inspiring keynote speaker, highlighting the power of education and resilience. ...more
Behaviour Support
November 01, 2024•3 min read
Understanding Behaviours of Distress: A Compassionate Approach
In the realm of human behaviour, we often encounter moments that puzzle us, frustrate us, or even evoke fear. These moments can manifest as challenging behaviours, leaving us grappling with how to res... ...more
Behaviour Support
December 01, 2023•3 min read
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