Managing the Tricky Class

Please note: to maximise sustained impact, this course will include:

• Follow up tutor support via email/phone

• A twilight session to revisit action plans, extend learning and share key learning across the course cohort

The dynamics in some classes can be such that colleagues feel they are putting far too much energy into ‘managing behaviour’ and not enough into teaching and learning, Whilst looking at individual behavioural needs, this course has a specific focus upon group dynamics and how to move from a ‘tricky’ class to a ‘winning class’.

Outcomes:

Participants will have:

• Greater clarity as to what the precise underlying needs their class presents with – and how best to respond to these

• An i understanding of group dynamics – and how to utilise this in order to promote greater cohesion within a class

• A wider range of strategies for developing pupils’ self-regulation and self-management

• Increased their toolkit of strategies for a) proactively promoting and teaching behaviours for learning and b) managing challenging behaviours when they arise

TBC

There has perhaps never been a greater demand placed upon schools in relation to pastoral care than that which exists now. Attachment-related needs, emotionally-based school avoidance, low self-esteem are just a few areas that schools can feel like they are wrestling with, with colleagues sometimes feeling they are being more of a psychologist or counsellor than an educator! This is where Steve comes in. His courses blend his extensive understanding of psychology with over thirty years experience in schools and support services. Participants frequently speak of how they feel empowered, encouraged and enthused, with clear ideas to take back into their settings. Alongside the CPD, Steve is also highly skilled at creating reflective safe spaces for pastoral practitioners to be able to off-load and gain a ‘super-vision’ of tricky situations they are dealing with. The emotional labour involved in pastoral care is so very real, often taking its toll, sadly, on staff – and the pastoral leaders’ network aims to provide much needed support. ’