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Behaviour Bites

Behaviour Bites

By Changing behaviour UK LTD

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_beh
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Series 3 episode 2 - Behaviour and Aspirations

Behaviour BitesDec 13, 2021

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Series 3 episode 2 - Behaviour and Aspirations

Series 3 episode 2 - Behaviour and Aspirations

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_beh
If 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) is joined by Jason Boucher who is Lecturer in Engineering Maintenance for Sheffield college teaching level 3 BTEC and EAL units to Apprentices. Jason has been a teacher of all sorts since 2002, and have spent his life fixing aeroplanes for 23 years in the RAF. He has himself  in the teaching profession such that it is my vocation. You can follow Jason '@boucher_Jason (Twitter)

Dec 13, 202123:52
Series 3 - behaviour and communication part 1

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.


Dec 06, 202123:17
Series 2 episode 8 - Behaviour and supporting SEMH (Karl Pupe)

Series 2 episode 8 - Behaviour and supporting SEMH (Karl Pupe)

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_beh If 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) talks to Karl C. Pupé.

Karl is a qualified classroom teacher with a decade's experience across the Primary, Secondary and Further Education sectors. Specialising in Behaviour Management, he worked as a Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) Coordinator teaching students with severe Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Karl has designed and facilitated rehabilitation classes for Year 8 to 11 students who have been excluded from Mainstream Education and were at risk of becoming NEETs themselves. Karl has earned a Level 4 ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management in Further Education.

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Apr 28, 202125:51
Series 2 Episode 7 Behaviour and working in a PRU

Series 2 Episode 7 Behaviour and working in a PRU

This episode is dedicated to Mel Seymour.


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 Behaviour Bites co-host, Debs Kemp talks to Phil Stanley-Davies. Phil is a very experienced TA working at a secondary Pupil Referral Unit in West London. He talks to Debs all about his experiences there and what works with children excluded from mainstream.


Apr 18, 202117:19
Behaviour Bites Series 2 episode 6 Behaviour and de-escalation with Ruth Golding

Behaviour Bites Series 2 episode 6 Behaviour and de-escalation with Ruth Golding

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 Behaviour Bites co-host, Debs Kemp talks to Ruth Golding. About Ruth in Ruth's words: "I am a senior leader in a secondary school in Plymouth. I have taught since 1998. As Head of School, I lead on teaching & learning and relationships and behaviour. I am the named Mental Health Lead so I also have a big interest in SEMH. In addition to this I am a Vice Chair of Govs at another school in Plymouth, I am a Network Lead for WomenEd and a founder of DisabilityEdUK."

Ruth's top tips on de-escalation are:

Know your students

Work collaboratively with parents

Be disability aware 


Feb 23, 202115:33
Series 2 episode 5 Behaviour and Postivity

Series 2 episode 5 Behaviour and Postivity

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) Talks to Lauren Duffy - Middle Leader in a school in Manchester. I am PSHE Leading Teacher and I teach in year 2. Started a new post during lockdown and I am loving it! Was previously LKS2 Lead, PSHE and Behaviour lead. I have been teaching for almost 10 years and have spent time teaching in a variety of posts. Before I did my PGDE I completed a CELTA in Krakow and taught English in private language schools in Czech and Spain.

Lauren is reading: reading 10% Braver Inspiring women to lead in Education. I have also been listening to some great podcasts recently. I listen to Pivotal podcasts and Ted talks regularly.

Dec 02, 202020:27
Series 2 episode 4 - Behaviour and body language with Dr Emma Clarke

Series 2 episode 4 - Behaviour and body language with Dr Emma Clarke

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 Dr Emma Clarke about behaviour and body language. 

About Emma, in Emma's words, ' I lead the 5-11 cohort of PGCE primary trainees. I lead behaviour management sessions for all PGCE students and am currently involved in research studying how trainees' perceptions of managing behaviour develop over their course using graphic elicitation. Other research this year focuses on teacher well-being (especially NQTs). My first book has just been published 'TAs managing behaviour: A guide for schools' and I am currently writing a book on 'New approaches to managing behaviour' which will be released as part of an edited series next year.'

Emma is reading - Solution Focused Practice in Schools: 80 Ideas and Strategies - Yasmin Ajmal and Harvey Ratner

Emma mentions these resources in the podcast:

John Visser's eternal verities - https://www-tandfonline-com.bishopg.idm.oclc.org/doi/abs/10.1080/03004270585200061

https://www-tandfonline-com.bishopg.idm.oclc.org/doi/pdf/10.1080/03004270585200061?needAccess=true - this is the PDF - would be best link if it works.

Amy Cuddy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc

Nov 23, 202027:45
Series 2 Episode 3: Behaviour and Consistency

Series 2 Episode 3: Behaviour and Consistency

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_beh
If 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 Jack Taylor about behaviour and consistency.

About Jack Taylor in his words:

" I am an Assistant   Principal in a West London school. For the past 3 years my role was focused   on behaviour, systems and structures, but this year I have moved to Raising   Standards Leader. I am a Drama specialist and also play a role within the   Safeguarding Team."

Jack is currently reading: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek but next on my list is ‘When the   Adults Change, Everything Changes’ by Paul Dix, as I have heard it is very   good! 

Jack's top tips on consistency:

1. Be   consistent at all times. If you say you’re going to phone home, phone home.   
   2. If you have a bad lesson or day with a particular class or student, you   must let it go and treat the next time you see them as a fresh start.
   3. Follow the policies. They are created for us, so our job is to make sure   we all use them. If we don’t, we only make ours and others lives more   difficult.

Nov 16, 202018:03
Series 2 Episode 2 - Behaviour and Attendance with Lucy Flower

Series 2 Episode 2 - Behaviour and Attendance with Lucy Flower

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 Debs Kemp (Changing Behaviour training and experienced leader in secondary Ed) talks to Lucy Flower about Behaviour and Attendance.  This is how Lucy describes hereself, "I’ve been teaching for 11 years, going from NQT to Head of Year, to leading on transition, to leading on attendance, and then into SLT as an assistant Head overseeing pastoral, and back down to a classroom teacher of music when I temporarily stepped down following a tough return from maternity leave. "

Lucy is reading: Boys Don't Try - Matt Pinkett (author), Mark Roberts (author)


Nov 09, 202020:42
Series 2 episode 1: Behaviour and... and this half term of hell

Series 2 episode 1: Behaviour and... and this half term of hell

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_beh
If 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) and Debs Kemp (Changing Behaviour UK LTD trainer, school leader, Drama and English specialist, regional lead for Devon and Cornwall #womensed) chat about their first half term back at school and also give an overview of what is to come on series 2 of behaviour bites.

Debs is reading  - The Girl with the Louding Voice - Abi Dare

Clare (who loosely managed to link it to education) is reading The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the RipperHallie Rubenhold

Nov 02, 202027:23
Behaviour, disability and inclusion

Behaviour, disability and inclusion

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_beh
If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

This week Debs Kemp chat to Elizabeth wright about behaviour, disability and inclusion.

Elizabeth is a writer, speaker, and activist, Elizabeth brings forth all of her life experience to challenge people around disability, diversity, and inclusion. Elizabeth is A Paralympic Medallist for Australia, Elizabeth regularly works with schools running workshops and inset training on disability and inclusion.
Sep 15, 202025:60
Behaviour and Self Harm

Behaviour and Self Harm

* Trigger warning, this episode contains conversations about Pooky's personal experience of self harm, particularly at the start of this episode.
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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
This week Clare chats to Dr Pooky Knightsmith, A prolific keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer and author, she develops and shares practical, evidence-informed approaches to promoting mental health. She’s also an autistic Mum of two who works hard every day to win her own battles against PTSD, anorexia, self-harm and depression
Pooky is re reading Paul Dix: When the adults change, Everything Changes
The books Pooky mentions on the topic she has written are: Can I tell you about self harm? and Children and Young People's Mental Health: Early Intervention, Ongoing Support and Flexible Evidence-based
If you are concerned about a pupil self harming and for further information:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/self-harm/
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/about-self-harm/
www.supportline.org.uk/problems/self-injury-and-self-harm/
www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-you-want-self-harm/
Sep 07, 202030:31
Behaviour and Anxiety

Behaviour and Anxiety

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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes. This week Clare chats to Natasha Devon MBE -  Natasha Devon MBE is a writer & activist. She tours schools, colleges, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. Her current projects are the Mental Health Media Charter and Where’s Your Head At? which aims to change the law to protect the mental health of British workers. Natasha is reading: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The book Natasha couldn't think of during the episode was: The Wellbeing Toolkit by Andrew Cowley
Aug 31, 202021:27
Behaviour and support staff

Behaviour and support staff

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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
This week Clare chats to Roisin Sullivan - A member of the support staff team for a school in North London. Roisin Sullivan is a Speech, Language and Communication Officer and Trainer for the school and regularly runs training for support staff at her school.
Aug 24, 202038:15
Behaviour and reintegration/transition

Behaviour and reintegration/transition

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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
This week Debs chats to Dennis Simms - Dennis Simms (@simmscoaching) is a school leadership and behaviour specialist who supports school leaders through coaching and consultancy. Dennis is a former AP head teacher and is he is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice, and is part of their education policy unit. They discuss transitions and reintegration with a focus on Alternative provisions and pupils referral units.
Dennis is reading:
He mentions this research - www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/csj-blog/warming-the-coldspots-of-alternative-provision
Aug 17, 202022:48
Behaviour and Play Therapy with Mary Twomey

Behaviour and Play Therapy with Mary Twomey

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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
Behaviour Bites host, Clare Edmondson talks to Mary Twomey (who is also her sister) about Play Therapy and also about being a SENCO. We cover what Play Therapy is, a couple of case study examples and Top Tips as always at the end.
Links and further reading
Mary is Reading - Play Therapy by Virginia Axline www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/6747/play-therapy-by-virginia-axline/
Proffessional standards authority for Play Therapy (Mary talks about this list of practioners) www.professionalstandards.org.uk/check-practitioners/practitioner/play-therapist
Aug 10, 202019:57
Behaviour and returning to school (Covid-19 focus)

Behaviour and returning to school (Covid-19 focus)

Behaviour Bites hosts, Clare Edmondson and Debs Kemp (School leader, WomensEd Devon and Cornwall lead) chat about the impact of Covid-19 on behaviour in schools in September. This episodes discusses the behavioural issues that might arise in September due to time away from school. As always, we mention some key reading/listening on the topic (listed below) and we give three top tips on the topic.
This Podcast is brought to you by Changing Behaviour UK LTD
changing-behaviour.co.uk/ who you can follow on Twitter @change_beh
If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes. Our aim is to provide behaviour based CPD for free through the medium of this podcast. We also aim to get a range of different voices heard through this podcast - if you would like to be involved, email changingbehaviouruk@gmail.com and we will make it so.
Debs is currently reading/listening to loads of different CPD opportunities online
Clare is reading: Andy Buck - Basic Coaching Method


Aug 02, 202017:16
Behaviour and Character Education with Adrian MClean
Jul 27, 202021:28
Behaviour and Complex Trauma in Education with guest Adele Bates

Behaviour and Complex Trauma in Education with guest Adele Bates

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_beh If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
In this weeks episode Clare is away running CPD so Debs Kemp takes the helm and chats to Adele Bates - Behaviour specialist working across all sectors - and they discuss, Behaviour and Complex Trauma - such an important topic in the current climate.
Links and further reading
Adele is reading - Veronica Mcdermot 'We must say no to the status quo.' - us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/we-must-say-no-to-the-status-quo/book251649
Education Wellbeing Collective - #edwellcoll


Jul 20, 202025:28
Behaviour and Positive Approaches with Jonathan Newport

Behaviour and Positive Approaches with Jonathan Newport

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_beh
If you enjoy an episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
This weeks episode we are joined by Jonathan Newport - Managing Director for Learning and development for Team-Teach LTD and we discuss, Behaviour and Positive approaches. Clare manages to interrupt Jonathan midflow to tell him an embarrassing story about a headteacher telling me off during my teacher training.
Jonathan describes his educational journey as, "beginning in a Primary school, enjoyed teaching the children who challenged. From there I moved to work for Barnardos at there Flagship Residential Special school, enjoyed 17 yrs working with amazing young people and incredible staff who were passionate about changing the life opportunities for those young people. In that time I opened a Primary school onsite, building curriculum/staff team from the ground up and we developed innovate ways of creating positive school experiences for them. Then 7 yrs ago I moved to work as a Director of Education in the corporate world and almost two years ago had the incredible opportunity to become managing director of Team Teach the country’s leading positive behaviour management training organisation. We are on an exciting journey to evolve as an organisation and support changing lives for some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and adults."
Links and further Reading
www.teamteach.co.uk/
www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43894250-trust-first - The book Jonathan is reading at the moment, Trust First by by Bruce Deel and Sara Grace


Jul 12, 202020:48
Behaviour and..... Inclusion

Behaviour and..... Inclusion

We are joined this week by Gerry Robinson @gerryrobin5on gerryrobinson.me/ – a headteacher who has worked in inner London schools for over 15 years. She is an inclusion champion and Gerry drives forward inclusion in the settings she works in through a values based approach.
This Podcast is brought to you by Changing Behaviour UK LTD changing-behaviour.co.uk/ who you can follow on Twitter @change_beh
If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.
www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/teachers_report_2014.pdf - report on homophobia in schools from teacher surveys
https://www.johncattbookshop.com/flipping-schools#:~:text=community%20inside%20out-,This%20brilliant%20book%2C%20focused%20on%20the%20education%20of%20the%20most,the%20heart%20of%20school%20leadership. - Flipping School - the book Gerry is reading at the moment
www.downley.bucks.sch.uk/_files/users/3/Documents/FDF8616E95F54BE3A2E051594AD190D6.pdf - article about values based education, related to the ethos that Gerry talks about.
www.insidegovernment.co.uk/uploads/2017/07/Research-overview-Nurture-Groups-in-Secondary-Setting.pdf - Research overview of nurture provisions in secondary settings.


Jul 05, 202021:51
Q and A with Changing Behaviour

Q and A with Changing Behaviour

A quick Q and A with Clare Edmondson, founder of Changing Behaviour UK LTD, who discusses with Debs Kemp, what the Behaviour Bites Podcast is all about and who Changing Behaviour UK is.
Jun 23, 202007:14
Behaviour and..... Stereotypes
Jun 22, 202019:24