Behaviour Management in Further Education: Practical Strategies for FE Staff

If you work in Further Education, you’ll know behaviour can look very different to schools. In this My-Progression CPD video, We break down what behaviour management means in FE, why it matters across the whole setting, and how to build positive, professional relationships with young adult learners. Download the TeacherActive app to access your free CPD certificate: https://teacheractive.short.gy/app-y My-Progression is our way of giving you knowledge, advice and support to keep your career in motion. Created by industry experts with CPD at the core, My-Progression is here to give you the tools to succeed in your career in education and beyond. Contact us: [email protected] Looking for work as an educator? My-Progression is powered by TeacherActive, one of the UK’s biggest education recruitment agencies supporting Teachers and educational staff in securing Permanent, Long Term and Day to Day work across England and Wales. Register today by emailing [email protected] or visit teacheractive.com 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Welcome and video overview 0:38 - What behaviour management means in FE 0:59 - Understanding FE learners' different life stages 1:21 - Creating a safe, respectful environment 1:42 - Every staff member's role in behavior management 2:05 - Consistency across all staff 2:32 - Treating students as partners in learning 2:54 - Importance of behavior policies 3:13 - Why consistency matters 3:32 - Emotional regulation and trauma-informed approaches 4:17 - Building positive professional relationships 4:34 - Importance of boundaries 5:14 - Maintaining professional boundaries 5:31 - Teacher Active app promotion 5:51 - Strategy 1: Clear boundaries and expectations 6:14 - Setting workplace standards 6:34 - Strategy 2: Positive reinforcement 7:03 - Giving specific, authentic praise 7:11 - Strategy 3: Proactive support 7:31 - Early intervention and team collaboration 7:51 - Strategy 4: Restorative conversations 8:10 - Encouraging reflection and ownership 8:35 - Strategy 5: Building appropriate relationships 8:55 - Small daily interactions matter 9:18 - Communicating concerns 9:38 - Importance of logging and tracking 9:58 - Conclusion: Whole team effort