To motivate and manage pupils who are displaying challenging behaviours you could

• Re-read Kane’s Statement of SEND and IBP to be aware of his academic and personal needs
• Met with the School SENDCo to discuss key issues or any change in home circumstances
• Check that recommended strategies are built into your classroom practices

Take opportunities to boost self-esteem

• Praise his work in the science practical experiments etc
• Give him an important task to do in class
• Acknowledge the smallest sign of a positive social behaviour and give praise/reward

Keep communication simple

• Keep instructions short, sharp and clear
• Point to classroom rules and posters displayed on the wall
• Comment on key behaviour targets on his Report Card
• Do not get into a debate or lengthy discussions
• Have low key chats, rather than giving public warnings and reprimands
• Give lots of praise and positive feedback both verbal and non-verbal

Build in success. Plan tasks that

• Are within his capabilities, quick to complete, success orientated
• Are differentiated so that Kane’s educational needs are being met
• Offer small, step by step development tasks
• Promote a feel good factor and boost his confidence

Plan for wanted behaviour

• Maintain the normal classroom rules for Kane
• Involve the T.A. in your planning. Use her experience
• Count to 10 (internally), praise others and walk away to calmly open the door to defuse the situation
• Apply the School Sanctions immediately for swearing, aggressive and challenging