My Behaviour Is Totally Out Of Control And I’m Only 7 Years Old!!
I’ve just had a new little guy start in my class. It’s always the case that they’re only finally referred to me when everthing else has failed and they’re at the point of being thrown out of school permanently. In the mean time loads of time has been wasted and the child is so confused and badly behaved that if it’s not addressed will inflict massive damage on them as they get older. I find it very frustrating that these kids aren’t referred earlier — so much damage and heartache could be avoided. ... Read More
Behaviour Should Be ‘Marked’ Like Maths or Science…
I suppose I don’t mean ‘marking’ children’s behaviour literally – I’m visualising children wandering around with ticks and crosses all over them – and that isn’t quite what I mean. There’s probably something written somewhere about not being allowed to write all over the kids and I suppose they’ve got a point! ... Read More
The Problem Is The Adults, Not The Kids…!!
I’m joking, right? I’m saying that they kids that behave so badly that they’re kicked out of school aren’t the problem? That’s exactly what I’m saying. I work with them every day and they aren’t a problem… Hard to believe? Well, it’s true. ... Read More
Do You Have To Control To Manage Children’s Behaviour?
Hm – a relevant question – is successfully disciplining and managing children’s behaviour about control? ... Read More
I’m Told That Mainstream Classrooms Can’t Be As Successful As Mine – Why Not??
My job is to deal with extreme, challenging behaviour and children at risk of permanent exclusion from school. These kids are extremely challenging and their behaviour appalling. They’re physical and verbal – violent in other words. Their language and the way they treat everyone is totally unacceptable. Screaming, kicking and biting is the norm. ... Read More
Teachers Are Mad (Insane, Not In A Rage)!!
So you’re a teacher and insane, eh? Insulting or what? …. Well yes, actually you are….. mad as mad can be – insane, deranged. So what am I talking about? ... Read More
