Supporting SENCOs: Free Behaviour Support Toolkit for schools - 1st Apr 2025
Supporting SENCOs and school staff with practical behaviour strategies
"Creating consistent behaviour management approaches is essential, yet remains one of the biggest challenges for schools today. With increasing complexity of needs in mainstream classrooms, staff require coordinated systems that everyone understands and follows."
SENCO - 2025
A free downloadable toolkit
To directly address these coordination challenges, our newly released SENCO Behaviour Support Toolkit provides the structured, whole-school approach SENCOs are asking for. Drawing on feedback from hundreds of schools, we've developed five evidence-based resources that enable staff at all levels to implement consistent strategies, resulting in calmer classrooms and more effective responses to behavioural incidents.
What's included in your free toolkit:
The comprehensive toolkit provides immediate access to:
- A Whole-School Approach to Supporting CYP and Each Other - A structured system ensuring all staff know exactly when and how to access behaviour support
- Coordinated Assistance & Pastoral Support (CAPS) - Step-by-step guidance for implementing consistent responses to incidents across your school
- CAPS Level 2 Guidance - Advanced techniques for emotional coaching and de-escalation of challenging behaviour
- Positive Approaches to Classroom Engagement (PACE) - A quick 10-minute framework helping staff understand and respond to challenging behaviour
- SENCO Guidance on Staff Debriefs - Essential protocols for supporting staff wellbeing after significant behavioural incidents
Why schools are implementing whole-school behaviour approaches
Research shows that consistent behaviour management strategies across all classrooms significantly reduce incidents and improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs. More importantly, they create a more supportive environment for staff, reducing burnout and increasing confidence in managing complex situations.
SENCOs across the UK report that having standardised approaches has reduced their workload and allowed them to focus on more strategic initiatives rather than constantly responding to incidents.
Download your free toolkit today
These practical resources are completely free and ready for immediate implementation in your school.
The OLT Team is committed to supporting SENCOs and school staff in creating positive learning environments for all pupils. Share these resources with colleagues who might benefit from implementing more consistent behaviour management approaches.
About STEPS
These resources are part of the STEPS approach to whole-school SEND provision. STEPS (School-wide Training for Every Pupil's Support) is a comprehensive framework that empowers your entire school community through specialist SEND training, giving all staff the confidence and capability to support every pupil's unique learning journey.
We are passionate about the impact that high-quality CPD and training can have on improving outcomes for all children. These practical resources represent just a sample of the tools and strategies available through the complete STEPS program.
We believe that when schools have the right tools and strategies in place, every pupil can thrive – and we're here to support you every step of the way and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Find out more about STEPS here.