INSET: Primary School Behaviour Strategies Training

Building calm, safe and purposeful classrooms across EYFS–KS2

Overview

This primary school behaviour CPD programme supports schools to develop a consistent, relational and curriculum‑aligned behaviour culture. The session explores how routines, expectations, and emotional regulation can be embedded developmentally across the primary phase, enabling pupils to feel safe, ready to learn and confident to self‑manage their behaviour.

The training is designed for senior leaders, phase leaders, SENCOs, behaviour leads and all classroom staff.

Why This Training Matters

Primary schools are experiencing growing challenges around behaviour, emotional regulation and consistency of routines. Younger pupils are still learning how to manage feelings, follow expectations and navigate friendships—so small moments can quickly escalate without clear, calm adult guidance.

In many schools, staff report increasing levels of low‑level disruption, difficulties with transitions, and a rise in emotional dysregulation linked to unmet needs. These pressures can take valuable time away from learning and contribute to staff fatigue.

Primary‑aged children thrive when adults provide predictable routines, warm relationships and simple, well‑taught expectations. When all staff use shared language and consistent responses, pupils receive a powerful message:

• School is a safe and predictable place
• Adults will help them succeed, not catch them out
• Boundaries exist to support their learning and wellbeing

As one primary leader recently put it:
“When behaviour is taught as clearly as phonics or maths, children flourish—and staff do too.”

This training helps staff respond with confidence and care, reduce friction, and create a calm, purposeful culture where every child can learn and every adult can thrive.

Primary School Behaviour INSET Outline

Primary School Behaviour as Curriculum

• Teaching behaviour through clear, explicit instruction.
• Modelling, guided practice and repetition for younger learners.
• Using stories, role‑play and visual cues to embed expectations.

Building Predictable, Calm Classrooms

• Primary‑appropriate routines: lining up, transitions, carpet time, group work, movement around school.
• Language of instruction: warm, brief, consistent, narrated success.
• Using visuals, countdowns and micro‑routines to reduce cognitive load.

Emotional Regulation & Relational Practice

• Understanding emotional development in EYFS and KS1.
• Simple regulation strategies pupils can use independently.
• Designing calm spaces without creating over‑reliance.
• Strengthening connection through positive adult language.

Preventing Low-Level Disruption

• Spotting early signs of off‑task behaviour.
• Redirecting calmly without escalation.
• Micro-interventions that preserve dignity and maintain flow.
• Scaffolding for children with ADHD, ASC, SEMH or communication needs.

Restorative Conversations for Positive Primary School Behaviour

• Using short, structured conversations appropriate to age.
• Encouraging accountability without shame.
• Working with parents to reinforce routines and expectations.

Consistency Across the School

• Aligning expectations across classrooms, playgrounds and lunch halls.
• Ensuring all adults share language, consequences and responses.
• Primary‑phase behaviour walk: what leaders should look for.

Outcomes for Staff

After the training, schools can expect:

• Quieter, calmer transitions
• Less low‑level disruption
• Improved emotional regulation
• Clearer expectations embedded across the school
• Stronger relationships between pupils and adults
• Greater consistency between classes
• Increased learning time and reduced staff stress

Book This Primary School Behaviour CPD

Interested in booking this INSET for your school?
Contact JMC Education to discuss bespoke delivery options tailored to your setting.

📧 Email us at enquiries@jmcinset.com