Inclusive Teach E01 - Differentiation In Discipline

This discussion on Differentiation in Discipline may be one of the more contentious blog posts, School discipline is a constant concern in the press and for teachers. I am the lead for behaviour, mental health and pastoral care in a UK special school for autism and children with communication and learning disabilities.

Part of my role is as a PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) instructor for a network for other special schools across the county.

I hold the view that we support our students best when we provide individualised behaviour support plans for our students, not ones based on anecdotes but based on clear and extensive knowledge of the child, where possible backed up with carefully collected behaviour data. This may be a simple ABC analysis or even a functional behaviour analysis (FBA), looking at what situations trigger the behaviour, how children and adults respond to prevent behaviours from occurring or escalating.

Link to The Transcript of This Podcast on Managing Challenging Behaviour