The video offers practical advice on classroom management and de-escalation, resonating with educators seeking effective strategies. The speaker's experience and direct, relatable approach build credibility and engagement.
Summary
The speaker discusses de-escalation strategies for children in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of understanding what not to do as much as what to do. With 20 years of experience, she notes that strategies effective on one day may not work on another.
Structure
1Introduction to de-escalation strategies
2The speaker's personal experience and insight
3The importance of knowing what NOT to do
4The variability of strategies over time
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De-Escalation Strategies For Children In The Classroom
Transcript
If I've got somebody who's trying to de-escalate, and I know he's, I'm not, Arsenal did really well last night because I'm gonna cause another problem. I am the problem in that situation. Okay? Okay, so this is what I'm saying, you need to know enough about what you don't do, as much as what you can do. I've been in this game a long time, 20 years. And I'm telling you, what strategy might work for you on a Monday might necessarily work for you on a Tuesday.
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You can be the trigger that escalates your students in school and alternative provisions. Sarah, head of provision for our Swindon site gives a brilliant tip for de-escalation ‘you need to know enough about what you don't do, as much as what you can do’ #behaviourmanagment #classroommanagement #deescalation #teachertok #backtoschool2026