Managing the Extreme: Behaviour Strategies for Schools
A conference designed to support schools in responding to increasing behavioural challenges through practical approaches.
For
Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, SENCOs, Inclusion Leads, Pastoral & Behaviour Leads, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors and those supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Schools are currently facing unprecedented challenges, with rising levels of challenging behaviour, aggression, increasing complexity of need, and growing pressure on staff and leadership teams.
For many, traditional approaches to behaviour are no longer delivering the outcomes needed, this conference will provide a Positive Regard Toolkit to help reduce exclusions and provide alternative solutions when sanctions are no longer effective.
Introducing
Luke Mitchell – Head of Positive Regard & National Consultant
Luke brings extensive experience from SEMH, mainstream, and specialist settings, having dedicated his career to supporting pupils often described as “the most challenging.”
As a former Behaviour Lead within Wellspring Academy Trust, Specialist Leader of Education, and Certified Attachment Lead, Luke now supports over 1,000 schools nationally through Positive Regard.
His work provides a clear, practical framework for schools looking to move beyond reactive behaviour management toward long-term cultural change.
What to Expect
This conference will focus on:
- Managing behaviour in schools without over-reliance on sanctions
- Supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs
- Building staff confidence, consistency, and resilience
- Tools to reduce exclusions, improve staff retention and stabilise environments
Why Attend
This is a practical and solution-focused day, learning from a nationally recognised expert, designed for professionals working in real school environments. You will be able to connect with other educators facing the same challenges.
Delegates will leave with:
- Strategies that can be implemented immediately
- Greater confidence in responding to challenging behaviour
- Tools to support long-term, sustainable change
Early Bird tickets go on sale at 09:00 on Friday 1st May 2026.
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(Limited availability – early booking is strongly recommended due to the lower price)
We look forward to seeing you.