Presentation slide 1.1 Aims of the module In this module you will learn: The importance of your role in developing good behaviour in your school How you can help pupils to develop social and emotional skills The importance of high-quality relationships in promoting positive behaviour How to use positive language to promote good behaviour Skills for promoting positive behaviour and managing difficult situations

Presentation slide 1.2 Purposes of school policies on behaviour and anti-bullying Capture the values and beliefs of the school Set out expectations of behaviour Indicate how good behaviour will be developed and encouraged Set out how inappropriate behaviour will be addressed Promote a consistent and shared approach for the whole school community

Presentation slide 1.3 Framework for a behaviour policy Values and ethos Rights and responsibilities Rules, routines and consequences Support for staff, pupils, families and carers

Presentation slide 1.4 Summary of key points from this session All schools have policies that guide working practice Support staff play an important part in translating policy into practice by taking full responsibility for knowing and following policy

Presentation slide 2.1 Social and emotional aspects of learning Self-awareness Managing feelings Motivation Empathy Social skills

Presentation slide 2.2 Summary of key points from this session Pupils often need to be supported to learn and develop the social and emotional skills that underpin good behaviour You are important people in the lives of pupils and other adults in the school You can help pupils learn how to develop the skills they need to behave well

Presentation slide 3.1 Making a difference “ If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito” African proverb

Presentation slide 3.2 Ways to be positive Treat all pupils the way you would like your own children to be treated Acknowledge pupils as individuals – use their names, compliment them Notice the pupils who are behaving well – tell them why you are pleased Use descriptive praise – eg.“I liked it when you …” Be warm and positive – give smiles, winks and ‘thumbs-up’ signs Get to know pupils – chat about their families, interests, holidays Give pupils time – listen to their worries and concerns, enjoy conversations with them Nominate pupils eligible for special awards and access the school reward system as appropriate Laugh with pupils, share a joke or a funny story, follow together the fortunes of the local football team

Presentation slide 3.3 Summary of key points from this session The importance of high quality relationships: Positive relationships are central to good behaviour and effective working practice Treat pupils, and each other, with warmth, empathy and respect

Presentation slide 4.1 Praise and affirmation Non-verbal (smiles, winks and nods) Praise statements Affirmation statements Public praise Discreet, private praise

Presentation slide 4.2 Key point Positive relationships and feedback are central to promoting good behaviour

Presentation slide 4.3 An effective instruction or request Use a name or other verbal cues to gain attention Establish eye-contact and pause Give your instruction simply and clearly Give the person a chance to follow your instruction Repeat the instruction, if necessary Thank the person

Presentation slide 4.4 Summary of key points from this session The way we use language can have an impact on behaviour Both what we say and how we say it are important We can develop skills for using praise and giving effective instructions

Presentation slide 5.1 Defusing difficult situations Stay calm Become more assertive Model the behaviour you want to see Make the behaviour unacceptable, not the pupil Use the language of choice Focus on the real problem Search for solutions Know when and how to get help

Presentation slide 5.2 Summary of key points from this session Capitalise on positive relationships (humour, trust, friendship) -- prevention is better than cure Stay calm in your body language and tone of voice Practise the skills introduced in this session Know when and how to get help Report and record incidents in line with your school policy

Presentation slide 5.3 Summary of the module Know your school policies and systems and work within them Model the social and emotional skills you want to see in others Build positive relationships with all adults and pupils in your school Remember: how you communicate affects how people behave Practise the skills needed to manage difficult situations Be aware of your own skills and qualities and develop them further