This line is not straight!

By: Dean Cotton

I was invited by a local authority to carry out a behaviour audit of primary schools. This audit involved spending a day in each school within the authority and producing a report of what the school did well and what the school needed support with, purely from my own perspective. This wasn't akin to a mini Ofsted inspection and the schools could choose to either ignore or take onboard my views, it was simply a chance for behaviour in the schools to be viewed with a fresh pair of eyes and provide feedback.

The Power of Emotional Intelligence.

By: Dean Cotton

In a world driven by technology and innovation, it's easy to overlook the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in our personal and professional lives. However, EI is an invaluable skill that can enhance our understanding of ourselves and others, strengthen relationships, and contribute to overall success and well-being. In this blog, we will explore the concept of emotional intelligence, its components, and how we can cultivate it to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

A Tale of Two Education Systems: Unveiling the UK and Finland's Approach

By: Dean Cotton

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and preparing future generations for success. Among the various education systems worldwide, the UK and Finland have gained international recognition for their unique approaches.

How does Behaviour Smart support the 6 core strategies for Reducing Seclusion and Restraint?

By: Dean Cotton

Here at Behaviour Smart we are passionate about reducing restraint and seclusion, and the evidence speaks for itself with most of our users seeing huge reductions in behaviour incidents, including those involving restraint, with some users experiencing a 95% reduction in serious incidents after just 12 months of implementing our incident recording/behaviour management system. The main reason for these outstanding results is because Behaviour Smart is based on sound psychological research. The Six Core Strategies form the foundations of Behaviour Smart which were developed in the United States by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Medical Directors Council (NASMHPD). The approach is also used in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Finland.