Behaviour

The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice on managing pupil behaviour, including everything from new policy to cutting-edge research

Yesterday

17th Jun 2025

Exclusion ‘an appropriate and necessary tool’, says behaviour guidance
But Scotland’s biggest teaching union warns that ‘policies alone will not address the serious issue of violence and aggression’ in schools – and that more funding is needed
Stone thrown causing ripples

Monday

16th Jun 2025

Looked-after children put on ‘drastic part-time timetables’
There has been a big rise in informal exclusions as schools try to ‘circumvent’ policies that make it harder to formally exclude care-experienced pupils, warns report
Inclusion children at desk

Monday

2nd Jun 2025

Ethical dilemmas: driving up suspensions to improve behaviour
A leader discusses the dilemma of knowing you are going to dramatically increase sanctions for the greater good – and the positive outcomes this can have
Ethical dilemmas suspensions behaviour children in line

Friday

30th May 2025

We’ve helped parents to postpone giving their child a phone
A pastoral lead at an international school explains how a community approach has empowered parents to delay giving their child a mobile phone
Teenagers smartphone

Wednesday

28th May 2025

Teachers have their say on restraint and seclusion in Scottish schools
Should schools have to report the use of restraint and seclusion? This is one question MSPs are asking as they seek teachers views’ on proposed new legislation
restraint and seclusion

Saturday

17th May 2025

Tom Bennett to apply to be DfE’s new behaviour ambassador
The former government behaviour adviser and lead of the behaviour hubs programme is set to reapply for the renamed behaviour hub ‘ambassador’ position
Tom Bennett Behaviour Hubs
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Friday

16th May 2025

DfE sets out mental health, behaviour and attendance plans
Expansion of mental health support in schools announced alongside the launch of 90 attendance and behaviour hubs
Mental health hand on shoulder

Tuesday

13th May 2025

Why ‘high expectations’ aren’t enough to fix behaviour
It’s no use schools having ‘high expectations’ if leaders don’t take the time to define what they look like, or make sure everyone upholds them, writes Jarlath O’Brien
high expectations, behaviour, woman receiving huge parcel
COBIS 2025: 12 ideas and insights for international school leaders
Tes brings you the big talking points and essential intelligence from the annual gathering of international school leaders in London
COBIS conference 2025: Insights for international school leaders

Saturday

3rd May 2025

Why we must hold on to the ‘magic’ of the early years
In the push to see more children reach a good level of development, we can’t forget the intangible benefits of patience, persistence and empathy in EYFS, writes Julian Grenier
Why we must hold on to the ‘magic’ of the early years

Friday

2nd May 2025

Far right fuelling violence in Scottish schools, warns union
Racist, misogynistic and anti-immigrant rhetoric in schools is being fuelled by social media, new NASUWT Scotland president will say today
Teacher gripping student's arm

Tuesday

29th Apr 2025

Behaviour: Our pastoral approach proves sanctions rarely help
A pastoral leader at an international school explains why it has adopted a restorative response to behaviour incidents – and the positive impact this is having
Behaviour: Our pastoral approach proves sanctions rarely help