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Why “Be More Assertive” Is Bad Advice – And What Actually Works in Classrooms

School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton by Beacon School Support

Feb 9, 202625:49Education

Teachers are often told they need to be “more assertive” in the classroom. But what does that actually mean when behaviour starts to wobble, pressure rises, and everyone’s watching? In this episode of School Behaviour Se...

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Why “Be More Assertive” Is Bad Advice – And What Actually Works in Classrooms is an episode from School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton by Beacon School Support. Teachers are often told they need to be “more assert...

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Published Feb 9, 2026, 25:49 long, audio available.