Positive Regard Programmes focus on developing a culture of inclusion and embedding a relational approach to behaviour support.
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See below courses related to Positive Regard:
A four-part behaviour and inclusion programme for school leaders and staff exploring how relational approaches, high expectations and effective behaviour systems can create an inclusive culture that meets the needs of today's children.
A whole-school behaviour and inclusion programme grounded in neuroscience and restorative practice. Suitable for teachers, leaders and support staff, the training explores the reasons behind behaviour and provides practical relational strategies.
A two-day, in person programme focusing on Positive Regard leadership, equipping aspiring leaders with the knowledge, tools and confidence to develop a consistent, values-led culture through a relational approach to behaviour support.
An intensive 5-day Positive Regard programme for senior leaders, teachers and support staff, developing inclusive, relational behaviour practice and specialist expertise across a setting.
Work alongside a Positive Regard Specialist for a half or full day of bespoke support to strengthen inclusion and relational behaviour approaches. Tailored pupil observations, modelling, staff development and feedback support school improvement.
A one-day Positive Regard Behaviour Review for school settings, offering an honest, professional reflection on relational culture, behaviour policy, SEND practice and the lived experience of the school community.
Positive Regard Programmes focus on developing a culture of inclusion and embedding a relational approach to behaviour support. This four-part programme explores how a unified approach to behaviour management creates an inclusive environment, moving beyond the traditional divide between behaviourist and relational methods.
Delegates will explore how to combine high expectations and consistent routines with warmth, care and trust. Participants will consider the importance of relational culture in supporting today’s children, evaluate whether school values are authentically embedded in daily practice, and identify strategies to use when traditional sanction systems are ineffective.
Practical systems and approaches will be explored through data, research articles and real-life examples. This programme is suitable for anyone working in a school setting.
Understand the importance of a relational culture for today’s children.
Evaluate how effectively school values are embedded in daily practice.
Identify strategies to use when traditional sanction systems are ineffective.
Explore practical approaches using data, research and real-life examples.
Develop a unified approach that combines clear routines and high expectations with warmth, care and trust.
Wednesday 14th October (15:30-17:30)
Wednesday 4th November (15:30-17:30)
Wednesday 25th November (15:30-17:30)
Wednesday 9th December (15:30-17:30)
Venue:
Netherhall school, Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NN
Friday 15th January (09:00-12:00)
Friday 29th January (09:00-12:00)
Friday 12th February (09:00-12:00)
Friday 26th February (09:00-15:00)
Venue:
Mandeville Primary School, Mandeville Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LE
Friday 30th April (09:00-12:00)
Friday 7th May (09:00-12:00)
Friday 21st May (09:00-12:00)
Friday 11th June (09:00-15:00)
Venue:
Mandeville Primary School, Mandeville Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LE
Grounded in neuroscience and restorative practice, this programme helps practitioners understand the reasons behind behaviour and provides practical, sustainable strategies for reducing challenging behaviour through meaningful and consistent interactions.
Open to all colleagues working with children, the training supports schools in creating a shared culture and common language around behaviour.
Through research, data, practical examples and systems-based approaches, participants will deepen their understanding of relational practice, choice and agency, and the impact of trauma and stress on behaviour.
Understand choice and agency in behaviour.
Develop a deeper understanding of relational practice.
Apply systems and approaches using data and practical examples.
Understand how trauma and stress shape behaviour.
Implement sustainable relational behaviour support strategies.
09:00 - 16:00
HFL Education, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE
09:00 - 16:00
Mandeville Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LE
09:00 - 16:00
HFL Education, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE
09:00 - 16:00
HFL Education, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE
Designed to bridge the gap between effective classroom practice and leadership, this programme gives aspiring leaders the knowledge, practical tools and confidence to turn relational theory into a consistent strategy across their setting.
Delegates will learn to deliver the Positive Regard programme, translate theory into strategy, create structured opportunities for staff reflection and become the architects of a consistent, values-led culture within their setting.
The knowledge and confidence to deliver the Positive Regard programme.
The ability to translate relational theory into practical leadership strategy.
Structured opportunities that support meaningful staff reflection.
The tools to shape a consistent, sustainable and values-led culture.
09:00 - 16:00
Mandeville Primary School, St Albans, Herts, AL1 2LE
An intensive 5-day Positive Regard programme for senior leaders, teachers and support staff, developing inclusive, relational behaviour practice and specialist expertise across a setting.
The Positive Regard Specialist Programme is an advanced 5-day course for senior leaders, teachers and support staff who want to develop a culture of inclusion and embed a relational approach to behaviour support across their setting.
The programme supports delegates to gain the skills needed to deliver Positive Regard training and support, implement Positive Regard strategies, analyse and report on behaviour effectively, and deepen understanding of toxic stress, neurodiversity and technological interruptions.
The course includes an immersive experience, leadership guest speaker presentations and an assessment of the specialist’s ability to influence culture and practice within their own setting.
Gain the skills to deliver Positive Regard training and support.
Implement Positive Regard strategies across a setting.
Use the Positive Regard model to analyse and report on behaviour.
Deepen knowledge of toxic stress and neurodiversity.
Consider the impact of technological interruptions on behaviour.
Tuesday 2nd March (09:00-16:00)
Wednesday 3rd March (09:00-16:00)
Wednesday 10th March (09:00-16:00)
Wednesday 17th March (09:00-16:00)
Wednesday 24th March (09:00-16:00)
Venue:
The Netherhall School, Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NN
This unique opportunity enables schools to work alongside a Positive Regard Specialist for either a half-day or full day of dedicated, bespoke support tailored to the context and priorities of their setting.
Recognising that every educational setting is unique, the support is shaped around your school’s individual requirements. The aim is to strengthen inclusive practice, build staff confidence and support sustainable improvements in behaviour and engagement across the setting.
Following booking, arrangements will be made to discuss your priorities and agree the focus of the support, helping to ensure maximum impact for pupils, staff and leaders.
Develop greater understanding of relational approaches to behaviour support.
Use pupil observations to identify strategies that meet individual needs.
Observe effective student-centred practice through expert modelling.
Develop staff confidence through targeted professional development.
Strengthen staff development through tailored CPD and professional dialogue.
A virtual meeting will be booked before the support date to discuss priorities and plan the day with your Positive Regard Specialist.
Positive Regard Programmes focus on developing a culture of inclusion and embedding a relational approach to behaviour support. The Positive Regard Behaviour Review provides an honest and professional reflection of a setting’s relational culture.
Rooted in professional transparency, the review explores how effectively behaviour policy balances positive strands with consequences, the depth of relational-based approaches, the integration of behaviour management with SEND practice, and the lived experience of the school community.
The review is a collaborative process involving stakeholders from across the setting, providing a rounded and meaningful reflection of current culture and practice.
Evaluate whether behaviour policy balances positive strands with consequences.
Assess the depth of relational-based approaches in your setting.
Review how behaviour management is integrated with SEND practice.
Capture the lived experience of your school community.
The review will take place at the participating setting on a mutually agreed date.
