The Behaviour Smart Podcast
The Behaviour
Smart Podcast
Welcome to the Behaviour Smart Podcast
Discover expert insights, practical strategies, and real-world stories on behaviour management in schools and children’s homes with the Behaviour Smart Podcast. Hosted by Behaviour Smart Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of AI-powered incident recording and behaviour analysis tools, our podcast is your go-to resource for transforming behaviour outcomes, supporting staff, and creating positive learning environments.
Each episode features interviews with children and young people, education leaders, behaviour specialists, and frontline practitioners, sharing proven approaches to behaviour support, post-incident learning, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, SENCO, headteacher, or residential care professional, you’ll find actionable tips, evidence-based interventions and compelling stories from some truly inspirational people.
Welcome to the Behaviour Smart Podcast
Discover expert insights, practical strategies, and real-world stories on behaviour management in schools and children’s homes with the Behaviour Smart Podcast. Hosted by Behaviour Smart Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of AI-powered incident recording and behaviour analysis tools, our podcast is your go-to resource for transforming behaviour outcomes, supporting staff, and creating positive learning environments.
Each episode features interviews with children and young people, education leaders, behaviour specialists, and frontline practitioners, sharing proven approaches to behaviour support, post-incident learning, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, SENCO, headteacher, or residential care professional, you’ll find actionable tips, evidence-based interventions and compelling stories from some truly inspirational people.
Episode 6 - From Olympics Golds to TED Talks: How Niall is Changing Perceptions
Courage, determination, and boundless talent converge in this captivating conversation with Niall Guite, a remarkable athlete, artist, and advocate who's redefining possibilities for people with disabilities. Niall shares his extraordinary journey from a child who couldn't speak until age seven to a two-time Special Olympics gold medalist (Basketball in LA 2015 and cycling in Berlin 2023), Artist and Advocate for people with learning disabilities.
Please visit Niall's website: Niallguite.com
Episode 5 - How a Painful Childhood Experience Shaped My Educational Mission
A painful childhood memory of public humiliation over a misspelled Christmas card becomes the unexpected catalyst for a lifelong mission to transform education. Dean Cotton, CEO of Behaviour Smart, takes us on his remarkable journey from a struggling student labeled "stupid" to becoming a pioneering behaviour specialist whose methods have achieved a 95% reduction in school behaviour incidents.
Episode 4 - 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 wisdom about behaviour management and school culture.
Episode 3 - Cultivating a Culture of Compassion and Growth
Transforming Bleasdale School into a thriving educational environment focussed on relationships, behaviour, and proactive strategies is the central theme of this episode. Sefton Booth and Lois Howarth share their experiences and insights on instilling a coaching culture, fostering positive relationships, and the importance of predictability in education.
Episode 2 - Navigating the Path to Inclusion
What if fostering a sense of belonging in schools could transform lives? Join us as we uncover the powerful impact of inclusion and belonging in educational settings with the help of our insightful guest, Jack Pattinson. As an expert in promoting inclusion, Jack joins us alongside Matthew Rawcliffe, who courageously shares his personal journey of feeling excluded during his school years. Engaging in an essential conversation, we navigate the challenges schools face in creating truly inclusive environments and explore how building positive relationships can cultivate a culture of kindness where every student feels connected and valued. This episode promises to reveal the transformative effects that supportive environments can have on young minds.
Episode 1 - Broken to Brilliant
In episode 1 of the Behaviour Smart Podcast. In this episode we will be talking to Kieran Mace. Kieran will talk to us about his experiences, his highs and his lows. Follow the extraordinary journey of a young person who navigated the turbulent world of the foster care system, found himself lost in the prison system, and ultimately emerged as a powerful voice for change. In this inspiring podcast, hear firsthand how resilience, self-discovery, and the drive to make a difference led him from the depths of struggle to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. It's a story of defying the odds, rewriting a future, and showing that no matter where you start, transformation is possible. Tune in for an unforgettable journey of redemption, hope, and the power of second chances.
Episode 6 - From Olympics Golds to TED Talks: How Niall is Changing Perceptions
Courage, determination, and boundless talent converge in this captivating conversation with Niall Guite, a remarkable athlete, artist, and advocate who's redefining possibilities for people with disabilities. Niall shares his extraordinary journey from a child who couldn't speak until age seven to a two-time Special Olympics gold medalist (Basketball in LA 2015 and cycling in Berlin 2023), Artist and Advocate for people with learning disabilities.
Please visit Niall's website: Niallguite.com
Episode 5 - How a Painful Childhood Experience Shaped My Educational Mission
A painful childhood memory of public humiliation over a misspelled Christmas card becomes the unexpected catalyst for a lifelong mission to transform education. Dean Cotton, CEO of Behaviour Smart, takes us on his remarkable journey from a struggling student labeled "stupid" to becoming a pioneering behavior specialist whose methods have achieved a 95% reduction in school behavior incidents.
Episode 4 - 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 wisdom about behavior management and school culture.
Episode 3 - Cultivating a Culture of Compassion and Growth
Transforming Bleasdale School into a thriving educational environment focussed on relationships, behaviour, and proactive strategies is the central theme of this episode. Sefton Booth and Lois Howarth share their experiences and insights on instilling a coaching culture, fostering positive relationships, and the importance of predictability in education.
Episode 2 - Navigating the
Path to Inclusion
What if fostering a sense of belonging in schools could transform lives? Join us as we uncover the powerful impact of inclusion and belonging in educational settings with the help of our insightful guest, Jack Pattinson. As an expert in promoting inclusion, Jack joins us alongside Matthew Rawcliffe, who courageously shares his personal journey of feeling excluded during his school years. Engaging in an essential conversation, we navigate the challenges schools face in creating truly inclusive environments and explore how building positive relationships can cultivate a culture of kindness where every student feels connected and valued. This episode promises to reveal the transformative effects that supportive environments can have on young minds.
Episode 1 - Broken to Brilliant
In episode 1 of the Behaviour Smart Podcast. In this episode we will be talking to Kieran Mace. Kieran will talk to us about his experiences, his highs and his lows. Follow the extraordinary journey of a young person who navigated the turbulent world of the foster care system, found himself lost in the prison system, and ultimately emerged as a powerful voice for change. In this inspiring podcast, hear firsthand how resilience, self-discovery, and the drive to make a difference led him from the depths of struggle to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. It's a story of defying the odds, rewriting a future, and showing that no matter where you start, transformation is possible. Tune in for an unforgettable journey of redemption, hope, and the power of second chances.
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All Rights Reserved.