Persistently challenging behaviour - day in, day out - isn't just draining. It's unhealthy. For you. For the student with behaviour needs. And for the rest of the class as well.
But here's the real tragedy.
Sounds impossible? Here's the good news
If you've completed your teacher training - and you can already stand in front of a classroom and speak to a group of students - you already have all the qualities you need to improve behaviour in your classroom.
You just need to know which strategies and teaching approaches to use (and, equally importantly, which to avoid!)
Strategies you can start using immediately and that will make a difference in the vast majority of cases.
(Honesty time: they won't work for every student, 100% of the time, because a very small percentage of students have such severe mental health issues or child protection issues. But even in these cases, the right strategies, used consistently, will lead to improvement.)
So what's the fastest way of learning these strategies?
Answer: Practical advice from experts who've helped hundreds of teachers, just like you, resolve behaviour problems successfully. Experts who've spent years teaching kids with significant behaviour needs.
"I have been teaching for many years and can honestly say that I have never learnt so much, or been so inspired before, by any training that I have undertaken! [This] will prove invaluable for the pupils in our care!”
We add new, exclusive content to our Inner Circle membership every month (in term time).
This currently includes:
If you're working with individuals or classes who become overwhelmed by their emotions, teaching these specific mindfulness techniques can really help.
Get these practical strategies for helping pupils with PDA move away from controlling (or disruptive) classroom behaviours.
Getting a diagnosis for their child can be a rollercoaster of emotions for parents. Here's how to support them on that journey.
Do you teach pupils who struggle to manage strong emotions like anger - and who lose control at the slightest trigger? Lean how to use emotional scaling to help them.
Learn how to use comic strip conversations to communicate with pupils who struggle to understand social situations.
Learn why behaviour interventions often fail with hard-to-reach students - and how to finally engage them in positive behaviour change.
Discover how parenting styles influence children's attachment styles. Learn what to do (and what to avoid) if you're working with pupils who have an insecure attachment with their primary caregiver.
Challenging behaviour is on the rise - so it's important to know how to defuse confrontations quickly and confidently. Here are 3 easy strategies anyone can learn to achieve success.
Teach students how to cope with transitions by scaffolding their experience and building coping skills to manage change.
Do you work with a pupil whose anxiety stops them realising their potential? Use this science-based approach to help them get over their fears and succeed in the classroom.
Find out what children of different ages and stages understand about death and how their behaviour is affected by grief. Learn exactly what you can say and do to support your pupils during this incredibly difficult time.
Ever had to deal with parents who are disgruntled, angry or downright rude? You're not on your own! These strategies will put you back in the driver's seat - so you feel cool, calm and in control.
Want more positive behaviour in your classroom? Then knowing how to use effective praise is essential. Here's how to get praise right (and how to make sure it doesn't backfire on you!)
Do some of your students believe the world is out to get them - and overreact to even the smallest problem? This simple resource will help them choose a different response to life's difficulties.
Learn what drives pupils with autism to experience meltdowns... plus 15 simple, practical strategies you can use in your classroom to prevent meltdowns from happening in the first place.
Use our simple 3-step communication strategy to help your pupils thrive emotionally and socially. Teach them how to self-regulate by recognising, naming and managing their own stress responses.
Sometimes, you get a tricky class where behaviour gets in the way of learning. Here's how to put classroom behaviour back on the right track, even part way through the year.
The classroom environment has a huge impact on student behaviour. Here's how to get yours right... by making small (but powerful) changes that improve student focus and minimise negative behaviour.
Finally: a step-by-step guide for writing behaviour targets that actually drive change (harnessing the latest behavioural science)
Learn the secrets of the anger-cycle, amygdala hijack and our 'firebreak formula' to successfully manage emotion-fuelled confrontations.
A done-for-you presentation about the difference between bullying and meanness. Includes a poster to print and display, tips sheets and an activity worksheet.
A done-for-you presentation about managing anger you can use with the children in your primary school.
Want the children in your primary school to spend lunchtimes playing games that keep them active, occupied and happy? You're going to have everything you need to make this happen.
You'll walk away with a step-by-step masterplan for transforming lunchtimes that's specific to your school. You'll make lunchtimes for your students the best they can be... starting today.
Imagine your pupils with ADHD are calm, engaged and focussed on learning. Here are 6 simple things you can do to make that happen.
Curb classroom disruption with our 3 proven scripts for managing challenging students. Use them in your class today and put the focus back on teaching and learning.
...because you'll also get access to Behaviour Tactics.
In Behaviour Tactics, we answer real questions from our community about behaviour issues they're seeing in school.
You describe the situation, we provide the solutions.
It's like being a 'fly-on-the-wall' for our real-world behaviour consultations.
Whether it's a problem with individual students, questions about SEN, how to work with 'tricky' classes or even developing whole school strategy - Behaviour Tactics is on hand to give you practical, step-by-step solutions.
Plus, Behaviour Tactics is searchable - so you can quickly find solutions for behaviour issues you're seeing in school. It feels like having a behaviour expert on-tap!
"You have a natural ability to explain things in clear simple steps for everyone to understand. I thought the content was great. I listened to the ADHD section and found that really useful. Just it’s simplicity. You make everything seem doable and simple.”
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If you're facing extreme or challenging classroom behaviour, please do not ignore it.
Without the right strategies, behaviour problems tend to get worse and become more entrenched. The longer you leave them, the harder they are to fix.
So whether you use the strategies in Inner Circle - or get support from another provider - don't wait.
Please take action today.
How often do you release new content?
In term time, we release an episode of Behaviour Tactics and one premium training resource every month.
(We follow the school term times in Birmingham, UK)
What if I want to cancel? Am I locked in?
No. You're in complete control of your subscription. We hope you stay forever... but you can cancel at any time through the 'My Account' section of your dashboard.
Do I need to be technically minded to use the Inner Circle?
No. If you can log into a website and watch a YouTube video, you have all the skills you need.
What happens at the end of the '£1 for 7 days' trial?
You'll move to our monthly subscription, charged at £12.99.
If you find Inner Circle isn't a good fit for you, simply cancel your subscription before the end of your trial, and no further money will be charged.
How long does it take to get access to the Inner Circle?
Once we've processed your payment details, you'll be emailed your access details immediately.
Who is Inner Circle for? Is it only for teachers in the UK?
It's aimed at teaching staff who work with children of school age.
All of our techniques are based on psychological principles, so they should be applicable wherever you work in the world.
I represent a school. Can we use this programme to train our staff?
Only if you purchase an Inner Circle School Access subscription.