Preventing School Exclusions – Effective behaviour management approaches and strategies

Course introduction

The ‘Preventing School Exclusions’ training course is designed to provide systems, strategies, procedures and checklists to help reduce fixed term exclusions. Participants will look at ways to achieve excellence in behaviour management and pupil/student wellbeing through a tried and tested whole school model and will be given checklists to identify areas of concern along with ways to address needs and create effective student support plan and school exclusions project action plan.

The number of children permanently excluded from state primary, secondary and special schools is on the rise again, increasing by 19% over one academic year. In 2016/17, 2,755 students were permanently excluded for persistent disruptive behaviour, which includes defiance and persistent violation of school rules. This is the most common reason given for both fixed and permanent exclusions.

What we will cover throughout the day

• Develop a whole school approach to improving behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and reducing exclusions.

• Explore effective, non-punitive strategies for managing challenging, persistent disruptive behaviour, including support for pupils with additional needs.

• Understand the link between behaviour, exclusions, attendance and pupil mental health, using current research to identify what works and why.

• Strengthen systems for early identification, positive transitions and targeted interventions through effective checklists and engagement frameworks.

• Build stronger partnerships with families and create a practical school exclusions action plan to reduce fixed term and permanent exclusions.

Target audience

Are you looking for ways to help reduce school exclusions and are looking to develop more confidence and skills within this area? Then this online course is for you!

This course suits a very wide range of school/college-based staff including headteachers, deputy headteachers, behaviour leads, SENCO/ALNCO, special education teachers, pastoral teachers or support, safeguarding leads and multidisciplinary teams.

Trainers for this course

Nicola S. Morgan

BAEd QTS

Nicola S. Morgan is an multi award-winning TEDx and keynote speaker, international education consultant, author and teacher with over twenty-eight years’ experience working in a variety... of education settings. During this time, she has developed a reputation for successfully managing the most challenging behaviour as well as motivating and inspiring staff to help implement long term and lasting change. Having failed hard and then successfully completed the English Channel swim solo she prides herself on specialising in two key areas, Resilience and Behaviour. A Certified NLP Master Practitioner, IVET Foundation Affiliate and Resilient Leaders Elements and International Values-Based Education Consultant, Nicola has worked with thousands of professionals across education reconnect with what they do best lead with clarity, courage and calm.Read more

See what others have to say about us

“Great course. Very insightful and has given me a lot of ideas to take back to the SLT and school. Currently in a position where exclusions are just part of life and not enough to tackle issues. Thanks for all the resources and support.”

“Currently on a fantastic course looking at preventing school exclusions with NSM Training & Consultancy Ltd. I’ve come away with new skills and ideas to present to my behaviour team.”

“Great Exclusions Training, very useful materials and quality of information provided.”

“Very informative. Plenty of information and great ideas. I look forward to ‘bag’ it and ‘bin’ those that aren’t working. Thanks.”

“Amazing INSET day. Lots of great strategies to use. Nicola was fun, engaging and so informative. Will definitely follow on Instagram. Lots to bag!”

“Excellent ideas and practical advice to adapt in my daily practice and ideas for us as a school. Excellent delivery throughout – interesting and engaging.”

“Nicola was very good and funny – kept it fresh, with a mix of activities, listening, discussion etc. Lots of good ideas. Nicola was real – understood how tricky it is these days.”

“Really enjoyable and relevant. Excellent delivery and lots of ideas and strategies given which can be implemented. Lots to think about!”

About the venue

Stay at home, get comfortable and enjoy our live interactive course via Zoom! You’ll receive the link a few days before the course date so you can get prepared (and excited) ahead of time.

Handy course logistics

• The course will run via Zoom from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, however, the trainer will be available 15 minutes before and after the course times to answer any questions.
• You’ll receive mid-morning, lunch and afternoon breaks to re-energise.
• This course is designed to be interactive and inclusive. We welcome questions and discussions throughout and we want you to be comfortable and stress-free no matter where you join us from! 
• Your course handouts will be emailed to you on the morning of the course.
• Additional links and information will be emailed to you before and during the course.
• This course is also available as an in-house / INSET training session at your school. Contact us for details.
• Please Note- the cost is per person.
• Please note – the early bird rate of £185+ VAT ends 28 days prior to the course date, after this the standard rate of £215+VAT will be charged.