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Managing Challenging Behaviour

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for all professionals working within educational establishments across the UK including Primary, Secondary schools, F.E. Colleges and Work Based Learning Providers.  It is also extremely relevant to those professionals working with NEET young people such as Learning Coaches, CareersWales Advisers and 14-19 Learning Networks.

Course Overview

This dynamic and respected course focuses on the importance of preventing unwanted behaviour occurring within the class/training room by deploying a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching methods. These strategies have a proven track record of managing and reducing challenging behaviour displayed by learners and parents.

What will I gain from this course?

• Increased confidence in dealing with challenging learners with a strong focus on how to prevent challenging behaviour
• An in depth understanding of the importance of managing our own behaviour when dealing with challenging learners and parents
• An improved ability to manage aggressive and potentially violent behaviour displayed by learners/parents
• New skills and tools to create and sustain a positive learning environment and atmosphere
• An introduction to the ‘Behaviour 4 Learning' Model
• A new range of teaching methods, skills and tools that will reduce challenging behaviour occurring in the first instance
• A raised awareness of the importance of our own Body Language when dealing with challenging individuals and groups

Why is this course important?

A recent survey by teaching Unions suggested 70% of UK teachers had considered resigning due to poor pupil behaviour and between 2005 and 2010 nearly 4,000 staff were subjected to abuse, with some suffering broken bones. The worst cases saw staff butted and hit with weapons such as door-stoppers, pool cues and chairs.  It is essential that all professionals working with Children and Young People receive the highest quality training to manage challenging and potentially violent behaviour. 

In an Estyn and Ofsted Inspection context, learner behaviour is central to the overall Inspection process.

Estyn 2010 state ‘When evaluating good behaviour and attitudes, you should consider the extent to which pupils demonstrate good behaviour in lessons and around the school'

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