Navigating disruptive behaviour: Strategies for school leaders

What is the event about?

The challenge of disruptive behaviour in schools is a notable and growing issue, creating barriers to learning and impacting both pupil and staff wellbeing. As highlighted by the UK government, effective behaviour management is not merely about maintaining order; it is fundamental to creating environments where children and young people can learn and thrive.

Data from the UK government highlights that, on average, teachers lose 21% of lesson time due to disruptive behaviour. Additionally, 60% of school leaders and teachers note that disruptive behaviour adversely impacts their health and wellbeing – a troubling issue amid the ongoing retention crisis.

As disruptive behaviour escalates, schools grapple with a myriad of issues, from lost learning time to increased incidents of child-on-child abuse, anxiety, and even violence. It's imperative for school leaders to address this issue head-on, equipped with proactive strategies and effective interventions to foster positive behaviour and create conducive learning environments for all.

Join Thrive's Viv Trask-Hall, Amy Husband and Alison Keane in ‘Navigating disruptive behaviour: Strategies for school leaders’ as they lift the lid on the potential causes of disruption and share strategies they’ve adopted to address and measure it.