Level 3 Award in Behaviour Management in Educational Settings

 

Fully Online | Self-Paced | Practical & Reflective

 

The Behaviour Management for Staff in Educational Settings course is a comprehensive professional development programme designed for staff working with children and young people in schools and educational environments.

 

Whether you are new to working in education or an experienced practitioner seeking to strengthen your confidence, consistency and impact, this course equips you with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of behaviour in context. It supports staff to respond calmly, consistently and professionally to a wide range of behavioural challenges.

 

This fully online, self-paced course focuses on real-world practice, combining evidence-informed theory with reflective tasks that can be applied immediately in educational settings.

 

Course Overview

This course supports learners to:

• Understand the underlying causes of behaviour

• Develop confident and consistent behaviour management strategies

• Apply inclusive approaches that support all learners

• Reflect on practice to improve outcomes for pupils and staff

Learning materials are provided through PDF workbooks, which learners complete at their own pace. Completed tasks and the assessment booklet are submitted for review, with written feedback provided to support development and progression.

Course Content

The Behaviour Management for Staff in Educational Settings course is divided into four key areas:

• Foundations of Behaviour Management
  Understanding why behaviour occurs, the impact of unmet needs, developmental stages, trauma, SEND and social disadvantage.

• Practical Behaviour Strategies & Systems
  Establishing clear routines, expectations, boundaries and consistent responses that create calm, purposeful learning environments.

• Behaviour in Context
  Exploring behaviour through the lens of inclusion, ALN/SEND, family context and multi-agency working.

• Professional Practice & Growth
  Managing emotions and stress, reflective practice, professional communication, and contributing to a positive behaviour culture.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the factors that influence behaviour in educational settings

• Use calm, assertive communication to de-escalate situations

• Adapt approaches to support learners with additional learning needs

• Reflect on their own practice to improve professional effectiveness

• Contribute positively to whole-school behaviour culture

Why Enrol on This Course?

• Fully online and self-paced – fit learning around work and family commitments

• Practical, reflective approach rooted in real educational settings

• Suitable for staff at all stages of their education career

• Supports confidence, consistency and professional growth

• Written feedback provided on submitted work

• Ideal for CPD and progression within education roles

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

• Teachers and Early Career Teachers

• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants

• Behaviour support staff

• Pastoral, inclusion and wellbeing teams

• Supply staff and cover supervisors

• Anyone working with children and young people in educational settings

Course Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners should:

• Be working in, or aspiring to work in, an educational setting

• Have basic literacy skills to complete written tasks

• Have access to a computer or device and an internet connection

• Be able to study independently in a self-paced format

   

Start Your Learning Journey

Develop the confidence, understanding and strategies needed to manage behaviour effectively and professionally in educational settings. Enrol today and take the next step in your professional development.