School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
Beacon School Support
252 episodes
3 days ago
Ever worked with a pupil who argues about everything — even the things they secretly agree with? In this episode, we unpack Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) — what it is, what it isn’t, and why traditional approaches like confrontation or “tougher boundaries” often backfire. You’ll discover: The common myths that cause teachers to misread ODD behaviourThe key differences between ODD and PDA (and why that distinction matters)How ADHD and ODD overlap, and what that means for your classroom...
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Ever worked with a pupil who argues about everything — even the things they secretly agree with? In this episode, we unpack Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) — what it is, what it isn’t, and why traditional approaches like confrontation or “tougher boundaries” often backfire. You’ll discover: The common myths that cause teachers to misread ODD behaviourThe key differences between ODD and PDA (and why that distinction matters)How ADHD and ODD overlap, and what that means for your classroom...
Relationships First: Rethinking Behaviour Policies in Schools (With Stephen Steinhaus)
School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
43 minutes
11 months ago
Relationships First: Rethinking Behaviour Policies in Schools (With Stephen Steinhaus)
Are you struggling with behaviour in your school or feeling a disconnect between staff and students? Then this episode is for you!Join us as we sit down with guest Stephen Steinhaus to unpack how relational behaviour policies, with a focus on relationships – not just rules - can raise standards, improve behaviour, and transform teaching in your school.Important links:Get our FREE Classroom Management Scoresheet HERE!Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-...
School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
Ever worked with a pupil who argues about everything — even the things they secretly agree with? In this episode, we unpack Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) — what it is, what it isn’t, and why traditional approaches like confrontation or “tougher boundaries” often backfire. You’ll discover: The common myths that cause teachers to misread ODD behaviourThe key differences between ODD and PDA (and why that distinction matters)How ADHD and ODD overlap, and what that means for your classroom...
