Tag Archives: Behaviour

Why behaviour systems matter

Posted on October 4, 2024 by classteaching

Numerous blogs have been written on the subject of behaviour management, and rightly so, every student has the right to disruption free learning. However, the vast majority of blogs focus on ‘how’ to implement effective strategies.  Instead, this blog instead … Continue reading →

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Five ways to rejuvenate behaviour management in your classroom

Posted on January 5, 2020 by classteaching

By Andy Tharby Now that the interminably long autumn term feels like a distant memory, we can turn our rested minds to a new and brighter term ahead. Experienced teachers are well-attuned to the ever-shifting rhythms of the school year … Continue reading →

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Managing difficult behaviours

Posted on February 16, 2017 by classteaching

This week’s 15 Minute Forum was led by John Lamb (Assistant Headteacher) and Jack Griffiths (Year 7 ICT Progress Leader). John started with a focus on teacher’s approaches to different scenarios: If student X cannot complete an activity such as … Continue reading →

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Developing your presence in the classroom

Posted on November 10, 2016 by classteaching

Sam Hodnett led the 15 Minute Forum tonight. Sam is a second-year English teacher and she spoke about developing a presence in the classroom. Sam had reflected on her NQT year and was able to identify some of the frustrations … Continue reading →

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Calm and Purposeful Classroom Environment – Bright Spots

Posted on February 26, 2016 by classteaching

John Lamb (AHT) and I walked around the school today, looking for ways in which our teachers maintained a calm and purposeful classroom environment in their lessons.  It was great to see how skilled our teachers are at doing this, … Continue reading →

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Non-Confrontational Behaviour Management

Posted on January 21, 2016 by classteaching

  Tonight’s 15 Minute Forum was led by Assistant Headteacher John Lamb.  John started the session by making it clear that the job of getting a class of hormonal teenagers to do what we want, is one of the hardest … Continue reading →

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