Understanding complex and challenging behaviour and what to do about it

Due to popular demand, this previously sold out programme is being re-run and is led by Tony Sammon, an expert in his field. Places are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis:

“They always behave for me!”. Understanding and managing behaviours that challenge, with a dose of common sense.

Relationships and empathy alone will not support staff dealing with the levels of challenging behaviour of a growing minority, whilst meeting the needs of the majority. There is a difference between an approach based purely on strengthening relationships and one that is relational. The latter very much emphasises the consistency , predictability and importance of boundaries and rules that makes staff and young people feel safe.

This course will address all those issues:

• build knowledge
• motivate staff
• develop teaching techniques
• embed practice

A blend of theory and practice following a framework of:

Theory – Understanding the underlying societal and psychological reasons for the rise in challenging behaviour

Practical – Having an attitude that is effective; What to say/what not to say; What to do – strategies that work for all

Aimed at School Leaders, Pastoral Staff and anyone managing complex and challenging behaviours in the classroom. Equipping school leaders/teachers with tools/knowledge to manage behaviour whilst  understanding the causal factors driving it.

Day 1 – Tuesday 4th February 2025

Understanding behaviour

• What is behaviour?
• Why are children and young people becoming more complex?
• Healthy and unhealthy brain development and the impact of early adversity on the brain’s Systems.
• Social thinning and the attachment system
• How does this manifest itself in the classroom?
• Things to think about in your setting

Day 2 – TBC

Managing behaviour

• Consistency, routines and rules
• Having an attitude that works
• What to say and what not to say
• What to do – strategies that work for all
• Differentiating between behaviour as a choice and behaviour as a need
• Planning for complexity
• Things to try out in your setting

Day 3 – TBC

Next steps and networking

What has gone well what has not worked?

Q&A surgery style