Dave Smallwood explores how culture and ethos influence our response to behaviour.
Resource Tag Archives
I’m Communicating. Are You Listening?
How increasing our awareness of non-verbal communication can help reduce risk.
The Power of Body Language
Positive and negative impacts of body language on behaviour.
School Behaviour Scenarios
4 school-based scenarios to consider how we can respond to behaviours.
Walking Into a Crisis
Making incisive decisions to de-escalate situations and offer timely support.
How to Reduce Restraint: Part 2
Part 2 of our series exploring how to reduce the use of restraint.
Mirroring as De-escalation Strategy
How mirroring can help defuse potentially challenging situations.
De-escalation in Complex Needs Services
Doremi and Simon discuss the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships.
CALM Communication Poster
Key questions to ask yourself to support de-escalation and reduce risk.
Supporting Sudden Escalations of Behaviour
Dave Smallwood explores the cumulative effect of experiences and how to reduce risk.
Brick Wall vs Rubber Band Thinking
Poster comparing different ways to think about and respond to behaviour.
Risk Assessment
Understanding risk and risk assessments eBook.
Functional Analysis Template
Antecedent, Behaviour, and Consequence (ABC) template to identify the function of behaviour.
Wellbeing and the Cycle of Influence
Jonathan Newport discusses student wellbeing and 4 ‘golden questions’ to ask ourselves.
Cycle of Influence Poster
This downloadable poster is a useful reminder of the Cycle of Influence model used in Team Teach training.

