Beacon School Support

02/09/2026

School leaders can spend so much time solving everyone else's problems that they rarely get time to think problems through strategically - or talk through the pressures they're facing in their role.

In this short video, Faye from Headway Education Partners explains how reflective supervision can help.

To find out more, talk to Faye at the National SEMH Conference - find out more here 👇

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

(Faye's site is at: https://headwayeducationpartners.co.uk/)

01/09/2026

Some pupils work really hard during lesson time, just not on their learning.

They use silence to camouflage their struggles - putting all their energy into stopping other people noticing they need help i.e. with their emotions, cognition or social needs).

I use the SAFE method for understanding their behaviour and what their silence might really be saying.

I explain it fully here (for free), so you can use it in your school too:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcast/why-some-pupils-never-ask-for-help

25/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming Laura and the team from Bounce Together to our National SEMH Conference on Wednesday 7 October at Millennium Point, Birmingham.

They’ll be sharing practical ways schools can strengthen SEMH support through early identification, wellbeing insight, staff development, targeted intervention guidance, and support for families.

If you’re joining us on the day, make sure you go and say hello to the Bounce Together team 😀

Find out more about the conference here:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

19/08/2026

Pupils are far more likely to engage with their leanring when they feel a) understood and b) like they belong in school.

That’s one of the reasons we’re delighted to welcome Hamish & Milo to this year’s National SEMH Conference. Watch Claire’s short message about how they’re helping schools support children’s mental health and wellbeing - and find out more about the conference here:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

16/08/2026

Dean Cotten from Behaviour Smart will be joining us at the National SEMH Conference on Wednesday 7 October at Millennium Point, Birmingham.

In this short video, Dean shares how Behaviour Smart helps schools understand and improve behaviour through data-driven insight, supporting both children and staff day to day.

He also reveals some exciting news that means he’ll be arriving at the conference with even more to share. Watch to the end to hear the update.

Join us at the National SEMH Conference: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

12/08/2026

The right supply member of staff can keep a pupil regulated, maintain relationships and prevent a difficult day from becoming a difficult week.

That’s why we’re delighted to welcome YSA Education to this year’s National SEMH Conference. Hear Adam explain how they support schools across the UK in the short video below - and find out more about the conference here:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

05/08/2026

Sometimes, the biggest barrier to behaviour in school is understanding.

Watch Lisa from Widget Software explain how accessible communication can make a real difference for pupils with SEMH needs, and why they’re joining us at this year’s National SEMH Conference.

Find out more about the conference here:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

03/08/2026

A nice little bit of podcast news...

FeedSpot have listed School Behaviour Secrets at number 5 in their Top 14 Classroom Management Podcasts! 😀

It’s lovely to see the podcast recognised - because we focus every episode on one simple aim: helping teachers, SENCOs and school leaders understand what’s driving student behaviour, and then respond in a way that actually helps.

So if you’re dealing with task avoidance, dysregulated pupils, tricky transitions, restorative conversations or behaviour policies that aren't quite working...
..check out the podcast and get some answers (completely free!)

https://podcast.feedspot.com/classroom_management_podcasts

There's some other great podcasts on the list too - definitely worth a listen!

Best Classroom Management Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. The Unteachables Podcast ⋅ 2. The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast ⋅ 3. Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

29/07/2026

Every adult in school influences the emotional climate.

That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Training With Pride to the National SEMH Conference this October.

Watch Karen’s short message below to hear why prevention, de-escalation and adult regulation are at the heart of their work - and find out more about the conference here:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/semh-conference

22/07/2026

We're very proud that Behaviour 360 has been shortlisted for the Nasen awards this year.

Behaviour 360 is a cost-effective way to bring teachers, leaders, supervisors and parents/carers together around a shared approach to SEMH.

It's already being used in over 400 schools across the UK and will form an integral part of many training days and support sessions during INSET days in September.

To find out more, use the link below 👇

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/behaviour360

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