INSET: Strong Behaviour Culture in Sixth Form & FE Colleges

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Consistency & Relationship Building for Sixth Form Teaching & Support Staff

Overview

This interactive INSET equips sixth form and FE college staff with practical strategies to build a strong behaviour culture. Learn how to apply consistent expectations, strengthen student relationships, and create a unified approach across your college community.

This INSET is designed for all staff in Further Education and sixth form colleges, as every staff member shapes the student experience—not just in the classroom, but across every space in the college.

This full or half-day INSET includes:

• Interactive discussion
• Scenario-based reflection
• Practical takeaways

From admin offices to site teams, every adult interaction contributes to the sixth form experience. These moments are powerful opportunities to build trust, model consistency, and guide behaviour positively.

This specialist session equips teaching, non-teaching, support, and pastoral staff with strategies to:

• Understand and respond with confidence when challenging or praising behaviour
• Apply consistent approaches that support trust-wide expectations
• Build authentic relationship currency with students, so small interactions reinforce big outcomes

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Why This Training Matters

College staff are now having to deal with types of anti-social behaviour that were practically unheard of just a decade ago. 

Across England, colleges are reporting a rise in challenging behaviour, particularly among their first-year 16-19 students.

Sixth form students are balancing independence with responsibility. At times, this creates tension—whether over deadlines, use of social spaces, or expectations of professionalism.

When staff apply consistent, confident, and caring approaches, students receive a unified message:

• The College is fair and dependable
• Boundaries exist to support, not restrict
• Every adult is part of their success journey

This training helps staff respond with clarity and care—reducing friction and reinforcing shared values.

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Behaviour Culture INSET Outline

Understanding the Sixth Former Mind

• The challenges of autonomy and academic pressure
• Why consistency matters more in post-16 education

Responding Effectively to Behaviour Challenges

• Calm, clear language with high expectations
• Restorative follow-up: reaffirming boundaries and repairing relationships

The Importance of Consistency

• The risks of mixed messages across staff
• Developing college-wide shared expectations

Building Relationship Currency

• Everyday relational tools: noticing, affirming, greeting
• How ‘small positives’ bank trust for when boundaries are tested
• Maintaining professional warmth

Common Sixth Form Scenarios

Examples include:

• Students congregating noisily in quiet zones
• Late arrivals to lessons
• Use of mobile phones in inappropriate contexts

Also covered:

• Balancing authority with care
• Addressing groups, navigating corridors, maintaining professional standards

Reflection on Behaviour Culture and Next Steps

• Individual action planning: one consistency move, one relational strategy

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Outcomes for Staff

By the end of this INSET, participants will:

• Feel confident in addressing students calmly and professionally in various contexts
• Apply consistent approaches across different settings
• Use a more relational approach to build positive daily connections with students
• Recognise when to escalate concerns appropriately within college systems

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Book This Behaviour Culture INSET

Interested in booking this INSET for your sixth form or FE college?
Contact JMC Education to discuss bespoke delivery options tailored to your setting.

📧 Email us at enquiries@jmcinset.com

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