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Behaviour management isn’t a win-lose game
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’
General
2 September 2022
The DfE is right, we do need isolation data
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
Secondary
14 July 2022
How rudeness impacts on learning
As research reveals how rudeness can affect the culture of an organisation, behaviour expert Jarlath O’Brien reflects on what this means for schools
General
7 January 2022
What makes a good behaviour plan?
When it comes to putting a behaviour plan together, it’s crucial to know what’s been happening and where you want to get to, writes Jarlath O’Brien
General
11 October 2021
School uniform: Why we must treat children like adults
Denying pupils’ agency with super-strict rules around uniform isn’t healthy, says Jarlath O’Brien
3 September 2021
Behaviour: Why points systems are worse than pointless
Reducing behaviour to points may allow us to quantify incidents, but such a system is unhelpful for both teachers and students, writes Jarlath O’Brien
20 August 2021
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