Behaviour
The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice on managing pupil behaviour, including everything from new policy to cutting-edge research
Wednesday
12th Mar 2025
8 ideas to inform your school’s mobile phone policy
The Welsh government has been advised not to pursue an outright ban on phones in schools – so what do teachers and pupils think should be done?

Why have we stopped talking about bullying?
A change in approach to behaviour means the word ‘bullying’ has dropped out of discussions – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, says Professor Ian Rivers

Wednesday
5th Mar 2025
Behaviour overtakes workload as a top concern for primary teachers
Teachers in primary are also more worried about support for pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs, research shows

Can belonging really help fix behaviour, attendance and outcomes?
Generating a feeling of belonging in schools has been repeatedly cited as the key to solving multiple challenges, but is that claim supported by evidence? David Robson investigates

Tuesday
4th Mar 2025
Scottish behaviour plan isn’t working, say teachers
The number of students being physically abusive and violent in schools has increased over past year, teachers tell an NASUWT Scotland survey

Concern as behaviour hubs ‘disband’ with no replacement
Move comes as teachers report growing behaviour challenges, and amid uncertainty over behaviour policy

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How I learned about the dangers of a no-excuses approach
We should be wary of the increasing popularity of a ‘complexity reduction’ approach to school life, argues Jarlath O’Brien

More than 4 in 5 heads suffer abuse from parents
The NAHT warns that its members are facing increasing abuse including threats, online trolling, discrimination and violence

Monday
3rd Mar 2025
AP access is a barrier to cutting suspensions, MAT says
Astrea Academy Trust cites ‘difficulties in accessing appropriate alternative provision’ in its annual accounts

4 ways we dramatically cut persistent absence in just two terms
The head of a secondary school in Cornwall outlines the steps it has taken to greatly reduce persistent absence in rapid time
