Improving Behaviour: Building Positive Classrooms
Overview
Misbehaviour can drain energy and reduce learning time, but behaviour is not just about rules – it’s about relationships and routines. This course is built on the Education Endowment Foundation’s guidance report on behaviour and offers a proactive approach: understand your pupils, teach learning behaviours and create consistent systems that work for everyone.
What to Expect
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One‑Day Workshop – Examine the six evidence‑based recommendations: know your pupils; teach learning behaviours; use classroom‑management strategies; embed simple routines; use targeted interventions; and ensure consistency. Learn practical techniques such as meet‑and‑greet routines and the 5:1 positive‑to‑negative interaction ratio.
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20‑Hours Online Learning – Reflect on your current practices, design proactive routines and explore targeted interventions for pupils with additional needs. Develop a plan for implementing whole‑school consistency and building a positive culture.
Key Questions
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How well do you understand the influences behind your pupils’ behaviour?
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Are your routines proactive in teaching learning behaviours, or do they only react to misbehaviour?
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Could simple, consistent strategies reduce disruptions and free up time for teaching?
How This Course Will Change Practice
Focusing on relationships, routines and teaching pupils how to behave allows classrooms to run smoothly. By implementing evidence‑based strategies – from building supportive relationships to targeted interventions for those with specific needs – you’ll reduce disruptions, improve engagement and create a calm environment where all pupils can learn. Consistency across the school ensures that expectations are clear and fair, benefiting staff and students alike.
