Understanding the drivers behind anxiety-based behaviours and developing effective, relational responses that support regulation and engagement.
Many teachers meet behaviour that seems to come from nowhere — the refusal, the shutdown, the sudden meltdown — and aren’t sure what’s really driving it. This session bridges that gap. Rather than focusing on managing the behaviour itself, we look beneath the surface at the anxiety that often sits underneath, and at the relational responses that help a pupil regulate and re-engage.
Delivered by a specialist who works in successful inclusive settings, the session is hands-on and grounded in real classroom examples. We explore what anxiety looks like in practice — not just the obvious signs, but the quieter ones that are easy to miss — and how to respond in ways that build trust rather than escalate.
Staff leave with a shared language for talking about behaviour and a toolkit they can use immediately: from spotting early warning signs and adapting the environment, to simple, relationship-based strategies that support regulation and keep pupils in the lesson.
A mix of input, group discussion and practical activity. We tailor examples to your phase and context, and every delegate receives a follow-up resource pack.
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Practical, bookable training your team can put to use straight away.
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