Behaviour

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The first few weeks of any school year are crucial, and in physical education (PE), they set the tone for the entire year. A strong start is not just about getting students active; it’s about establishing a foundation of clear expectations and positive behaviours. When students know what is expected of them, they feel more secure and are more likely to thrive, both physically and socially.

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Changing rooms can be busy and crowded places, especially during peak times. It is important to be mindful of your behaviour in changing
rooms to promote a positive and respectful environment for everyone.

It is also important to ensure that your students know exactly what is expected of them when they are in the changing rooms. Young people can be rowdy and excitable during physical education so an element of composure should be ingrained within your setting.

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The changing rooms – surely the most unique place in the school? It’s a place where ‘normal’ school routines can be difficult to apply and where different issues can arise.

Research into school changing rooms found that:

“the proximity to other bodies facilitates (perhaps even necessitates) a process of comparison, surveillance and self-regulation”

Reading time: 4 minutes

Following a recent lesson observation, behaviour management was identified as a key strength of mine. More specifically, my ability to manage the behaviour of a number of ‘difficult’ Year 9 students in the classroom.

“You had them eating out of your hands! Some of the most difficult Year 9 students in the school, it was great to see!” were the comments I received from the Head of School.