Be strategic with the seating plan & stick to it

Have clear routines

Individual "hello" to tricky students

Meet & Greet

Set out clear boundaries

PLAN for behaviour

Easily accessible entry activity - things that go down well

Unconditional positive regard - every lesson is a fresh start

Tactical ignoring

Praise in public, reprimand in private

Non-confrontational tone of voice

See if students need help-may be stuck

Use humour

Quiet word

Give the disruptive student a job to do

Close choice - 2 choices, both are acceptable to you

Raise their self-esteem

Fun and enjoyable lessons

Refer to Code of Conduct

Get pupils to comment on behaviour/learning in the lesson

WAGOLL - model the behaviour expectation e.g. Tell them a story about how certain behaviour makes you feel

"3,2,1 " - verbal warning

Ask students to nominate others who may earn a Reward Slip and say why

Give a minute to finish the conversation

Praise desired behaviour being shown by those nearby

Say the student's name in a "warning tone"

You are unhappy with the behaviour - NOT the child

"Thank you for putting your hand up"

Listen to students

Treat students equally, be consistent

Show patience and understanding

Praise students in a meaningful way

Build a positive relationship with the students

Be honest with your students

Build up mutual respect/talk to them as an adult

Pupil data to embed practice - use it, monitor it, reflect and and adapt your practice

Compliments

Ask them what the task is

Change the topic

Identify something interesting or positive happening in the room

Ignore very low-level distractions

Take the focus away from "that" student

Refer to pervious good work/behaviour

Use your proximity - move near those who may need reminding.

"The look"

Use non-verbal signs/signals

Look at other students

Stare, raise eyebrows

Tap/point something

Click your fingers

Take a deep breath...stay calm..

Take a moment.. then SMILE!

Make eye contact with the student

Get other students to "bring them on board"

Say WHY behaviour is inappropriate

Let the student have their viewpoints heard

Get down and talk to the student at their level

Re-direct the student and walk away

Give the student breathing space

Help the student "save face"

Student of the lesson recognition boards - instant gratification and enables each student three or four chances per week to achieve this.

Positive notes at home - Class charts/postcards

Back off when necessary

Catch students being good

Try to "chivvy them along"

Time your warnings

Time out - reflect/compose/discuss

Mirror student's behaviour

Avoid shouting at all costs, unless a real emergency

Find out the problem - then deal with it accordingly

Remember always - public praise, private sanction

Be relatable, relevant, and approachable

Keep calm outwardly, even if stressed inside