Better Behaviour

Jarlath has been a teacher for over two decades. He has worked in comprehensive, independent, selective and special education, including in schools for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Since 2011 Jarlath has been a Headteacher and Executive Headteacher.Jarlath is a behaviour columnist for TES, has written for The Guardian and for several other education publications and trains teachers on behaviour, school leadership and special educational needs. He is also the author of Better Behaviour’s sister publication, Leading Better Behaviour: A Guide for School Leaders.

• Chapter 1: Why understanding behaviour mattersChapter 2: How psychology can help your understandingChapter 3: Your behaviourChapter 4: Rules and expectationsChapter 5: Motivation, recognition and rewardsChapter 6: Sanctions and punishmentsChapter 7: Bullying and conflictChapter 8: When the behaviour of a class isn’t good enoughChapter 9: Working in partnership with parents to improve behaviourChapter 10: Working in partnership with support staff to improve behaviourChapter 11: Special educational needs and behaviourChapter 12: Fostering your own style

The strength of this second edition lies in the even wider lens through which behaviour is explored - no element of school life is left undiscussed. Jarlath continually forces you to reflect and consider your actions, the actions of students and the wider actions of the school community. This is a much-needed update to the literature on behaviour and a book that will be invaluable to all, regardless of experience or role.