[MUSIC PLAYING] If you are watching this film, then you probably have a child in your class with challenging behaviours or conduct disorder. Here are some tips you can use in the classroom straight away that may help to support that child and their learning. Tip 1-- choose your battles. Be clear exactly which behaviours you want to see change. Then you can set achievable targets and choose your battles. If you and the child know what the pro-social behaviours are, it makes communication about behaviour easier. And you can also be clear about progress that's been made. Children showing antisocial behaviours can often feel like they are being bombarded with instructions. Being clear will help them understand what it is you expect. And make sure your approach with this child fits in with the overall whole school policy to ensure consistency and fairness. Tip 2-- focus on the positives. Remain focused on the desired positive behaviour when addressing antisocial behaviour. For example, instead of saying, stop shouting, say, talk quietly in class. Thank you. We want to break the pattern of receiving negative attention and set up a more positive cycle. Tip 3-- try to look beyond the immediate behaviours. Many children with behaviour issues often have little positive support or role modelling from their parents or carers, other adults in their lives, siblings or peers. Indeed, children who are often unkind, untrustworthy, hurtful, or disruptive to other children can become increasingly isolated from their normal peer group. Encouraging positive social relationship can help break this pattern. Tip 4-- be clear with instruction or sanctions. If the behaviour is serious enough to require your intervention or a sanction, then your instructions or sanctions need to be clear, applied consistently, and make sense. Consequences should teach the child how they're expected to behave and give them support for any triggers that may have led to the behaviour, such as tools to use so they can act differently next time. They could include any reparation necessary or the completion of any task missed. Tip 5-- work together with other adults. Share your concerns about the target behaviours and the goals for addressing them with all adults working with the child. Not forgetting lunchtime supervisors. The greater the consistency of approach across people, time, and places, the better. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Your dedication and care will be making a big difference to the child you're hoping to support. If you'd like more information on contact disorders and challenging behaviours, please go to www.nipinthebud.org. [MUSIC PLAYING]