Leaders of Behaviour Course: Creating Positive School Cultures
Three face-to-face days and 90 hours online — lead behaviour, wellbeing and culture with evidence-based practice.
Built on the latest global evidence for leading behaviour in schools, this programme is for teachers and middle leaders responsible for behaviour, wellbeing and culture. You’ll develop the expertise to create safe, inclusive, high-expectations environments where pupils thrive.
Across three immersive face-to-face days and 90 hours of online learning, you’ll learn to build strong culture, enable consistent systems, support pupils with complex needs and lead staff development. The programme draws on research including the EEF, Bandura and recent guidance on behaviour, wellbeing and implementation.
Programme structure
- 3 Face-to-Face Days (1 per module): Each module begins with an in-person day of workshops, case studies and collaborative planning.
- 3 Modules: After each day, complete 30 hours of structured online study and applied school-based tasks.
Module 1: Building School Culture and High Expectations
Face-to-face day
Create a culture of mutual respect, trust and ambition. Explore how teacher expectations influence outcomes, how to model and embed shared values, and how to set clear goals that stretch and motivate pupils. Build a professional culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous improvement.
Online module
- Conduct a culture audit of your school or department.
- Explore case studies of schools that transformed expectations and ethos.
- Analyse research on teacher expectations (e.g., Jussim & Harber; Rubie-Davies et al.).
- Design a culture plan integrating values, routines and professional behaviours.
Key questions
- How do leaders shape and sustain a culture of high expectations?
- What role do language, modelling and consistency play in building culture?
- How can leaders create a culture of professional trust and improvement?
How this transforms practice
Embedding clear expectations and shared values creates a safe, motivating environment. Strong culture drives behaviour, wellbeing and resilience while enabling staff to collaborate and improve together.
Module 2: Enabling Conditions for Behaviour and Inclusion
Face-to-face day
Create predictable, safe and inclusive environments that support learning. Examine whole-school approaches to routines, rules and sanctions; develop consistency across classrooms; and engage parents and carers as partners.
Online module
- Review behaviour systems for consistency and impact.
- Analyse EEF evidence on behaviour interventions and social-emotional learning.
- Build routines, use positive reinforcement and support classroom management.
- Design an action plan to strengthen behaviour systems across your area.
Key questions
- What makes whole-school behaviour systems effective and sustainable?
- How can leaders ensure consistency across classrooms and communal spaces?
- How can parents and carers be engaged as partners?
How this transforms practice
A predictable, inclusive environment reduces disruption and increases learning time. Whole-school systems and strong partnerships help all pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed.
Module 3: Responding to Complex Behaviour and Leading Professional Development
Face-to-face day
Support pupils with complex behavioural needs and lead colleagues to improve practice. Tailor interventions without lowering expectations, address bullying and integrate safeguarding and SEND expertise. Design professional development and implementation plans that embed behaviour practice across the school.
Online module
- Review how your school supports pupils with complex behavioural needs.
- Explore case studies of evidence-based anti-bullying approaches.
- Analyse research on effective PD in behaviour and culture.
- Design a CPD programme and implementation plan for consistent practice.
Key questions
- How can leaders tailor support without lowering expectations?
- What approaches best prevent and respond to bullying?
- How do leaders ensure PD in behaviour is impactful and sustainable?
How this transforms practice
Developing expertise in behaviour and culture ensures all pupils — including those with complex needs — are supported to succeed. Embedding evidence-based PD builds staff confidence and consistency, improving school climate long-term.
This course is part of EBTD’s leadership development in Bangladesh and connects with the wider Teacher Training (BD) offer.
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