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Behaviour in schools: The common factors behind success and failure

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Eight key aspects to achieving a culture of good behaviour in your school have been identified by teacher and government advisor Tom Bennett. He has also uncovered some of the common factors in less successful schools.

In a government-commissioned report, published last week, Mr Bennett says there is no “silver bullet” approach to behaviour.

However, in researching his report, Mr Bennett visited a range of schools across England and he highlights eight features “commonly found” in the more successful ones. These include visible school leaders, consistent practices, detailed expectations, and high staff support (see below for the full, more detailed list).

At the same time, the report also highlights challenges that “frequently impede improvement” when it comes to behaviour. These include:

The report offers a range of practical advice to teachers and school leaders drawing on the practice that Mr Bennett has witnessed during his research.

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