Classroom Management

Creating genuinely inclusive schools is no longer an optional aspiration; it is a core educational responsibility and one endorsed by the UK government. Yet, many teachers and leaders know from experience that inclusion often falters not because of lack of goodwill, but because the practical steps required to make it succeed are not always clear. However, inclusive practice can flourish when certain conditions are in place. Schools that achieve strong outcomes for pupils with

Creating a Class Agreement is a powerful way to developing a sense of class purpose. When students are asked to be active agents in creating the sort of classroom they can learn best in, we invite them into a sense of belonging as well as responsibility. However, this invitation needs careful framing to help bring out from pupils the sort of thinking that will bring them together to focus on learning. A sample class agreement ‘Agreements’ are more effective than ‘rules’ When

The key to building strong teacher-to-student and student-to-student relationships with a new class is by establishing a positive classroom culture. Psychological research in education often highlights the best approach is to set-up a framework or “class community agreement” with students in the first weeks of term. This means that that class as a whole should strive to: Establish shared goals the group finds meaningful. Build psychological safety by agreeing on how to treat