Behaviour

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

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

Thursday

24th Apr 2025

Suspensions up 12% in spring term last year
Suspensions and permanent exclusions increased in the spring term last year, with the North East having the highest rates out of all the regions, DfE data shows
Tie and bag hanging from hooks

Saturday

19th Apr 2025

1 in 4 female teachers verbally abused several times a week
School staff concerns about misogyny and the influence of Andrew Tate laid bare in research that reveals how female teachers have been ‘barked at’ and intimidated by male students
Andrew Tate with boys classroom

Friday

18th Apr 2025

Teachers punched, kicked and spat at by pupils
The vast majority of teachers believe the number of pupils exhibiting violent behaviour has increased, an NASUWT poll shows
Student confronting teacher

Thursday

17th Apr 2025

Warning to schools after teachers win £15m in payouts
Union warns schools over their ‘duty of care’ to teachers after helping staff to win compensation for injuries and discrimination
Injury cheque

Thursday

10th Apr 2025

How peer-led approaches can help schools address misogyny
Empowering students can break down harmful stereotypes and create safer, more inclusive environments, says Scottish headteacher John Naples-Campbell
Illustration of a woman being walked over by men's shoes
Nearly half of children in need persistently absent last year
Latest government data also shows that the percentage of children in need who are severely absent has been rising since 2020
Almost half of children in need were persistently absent from lessons, the latest Department for Education data shows..

Friday

4th Apr 2025

Third of teenage girls ‘no longer feel safe in school’
Secondary students in England enjoy school less than their peers in other countries, UCL research shows
A third of teenage girls no longer feel safe in school, research shows

Wednesday

2nd Apr 2025

DfE must recognise funding issues to tackle behaviour, says NASUWT
Union says funding is key to improving school safety and warns teachers need ‘the backing of ministers when it comes to dealing with violent and disruptive behaviour’
School funding is key to improving behaviour, says NASUWT union

Tuesday

1st Apr 2025

Adolescence is powerful TV - but why the tired teacher tropes?
Amid widespread praise for the hit Netflix show, this teacher questions why – yet again – teachers have to be portrayed in such a negative light
Adolescence was powerful TV - but why the tired teacher tropes?