Series 3 - behaviour and communication part 1

A podcast about factors that influence behaviour in education, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite sized chunks. Each week a different guest chats about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips on behaviour. This Podcast is brought to you by Changing Behaviour UK LTD changing-behaviour.co.uk/ who you can follow on Twitter @change_behIf you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

This week Clare Edmondson (founder of Changing Behaviour UK LTD, SEMH/SEN specialist, leader and teacher) chats to Ali Martin. Ali, in her words is, "a freelance trainer for Thrive approach.com and provide support to schools around SEMH and understanding the communication behind a behaviour. I previously led an alternative provision for 5 years following many years as SENCO in primary settings."

Ali is reading: the Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch and The Power of Showing up by Daniel Seigal

Ali's top tips are:

Remain curious - look for the communication behind the behaviour

Become aware of your own hooks and triggers so you can stay steady.

Remember when we are distressed and dysregulated we no longer have access to our thinking brain.