From Festive Chaos To Calm Classrooms - Helping Pupils Cope With Christmas

Christmas is exciting… but in schools, it can also send behaviour spiralling. Between nativity rehearsals, parties, Christmas jumper day, and all the glitter-induced chaos, many pupils tip from festive fun to full-on overwhelm faster than you can say “silent night.” In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets , you’ll learn why December is such a challenging month for regulation, the hidden SEMH pressures pupils face and the simple changes that help children stay settled so they can actually enjoy the fun. You’ll learn: Why Christmas disrupts the nervous system for many pupils The bedtime routine analogy that explains festive behaviour perfectly Practical strategies you can use immediately to reduce silliness, anxiety and pre-holiday chaos How to help pupils enjoy Christmas without tipping into dysregulation If you want a calmer, happier run-up to the holidays — for you and your pupils — this episode is your roadmap. Important links: Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: School leaders: Join us at the National SEMH Conference (October 2026) It's a whole day focused on the real SEMH, behaviour and inclusion pressures facing schools - and what leaders can do next. Plus, right now you can get Super Early Bird tickets at £250 - find out more and book your place here.

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From Festive Chaos To Calm Classrooms - Helping Pupils Cope With Christmas is an episode from School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton by Beacon School Support.

This episode is 21:31 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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