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It’s an uncomfortable reality that attacks against school staff do happen, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but there are steps that leaders can take to reduce the risk

Our language has come a long way from ableist insults of old, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but we can still be subtly damaging with our choice of words

The familiar phrase may be well-intentioned but can be deeply unhelpful when it comes to being applied in the classroom, writes Jarlath O’Brien

When facing a tricky behaviour situation in class, the urge to ‘win’ can be overwhelming for a teacher, says Jarlath O’Brien – but it helps if you settle for a ‘draw’

Children with SEND are more likely to be put in isolation than their peers, says Jarlath O’Brien, as he stresses the importance of collecting and analysing isolation data

As research reveals how rudeness can affect the culture of an organisation, behaviour expert Jarlath O’Brien reflects on what this means for schools