Behaviour and engagement in the socially distanced classroom

About this webinar:

Getting to grips with behaviour can be difficult at the best of times, but with the added complexity of the pandemic, it can be very tough. This session will look at the basics of behaviour management in terms of effective relationships as well as tackle some of the issues that social distancing has brought. We will explore what work can be done before your lesson even begins, then give tips on managing behaviour in the lesson as well as lots of practical tips to assist with a great classroom culture.

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About the presenter:

Michelle Blanchard is the Head of Junior School at Fulneck School in Pudsey, a small, non-selective independent school on the outskirts of Leeds. Prior to this, she was the Executive Principal for the primaries in Dixons Academies Trust and substantive Principal of Dixons Music Primary in Bradford, where she worked for 8 years. Michelle also works for the Department for Education as a behaviour adviser. She co-authored the EEF guidance report, ‘Improving Behaviour in Schools’ and has also co-written a chapter about the importance of a quality music curriculum in the recently published ‘Inspiring Primary Curriculum Design’ book edited by James Biddulph and Julia Flutter. Michelle holds a BA in primary education with QTS and subject studies in science and an MA in teaching and professional enquiry both from the University of Leeds.

• Practical tips on how to build student/teacher relationships from a distance.
• To learn about the importance of scripts and routines.
• Practical tips on how to make the most of technology to support engagement.