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Behind many behaviour challenges lies something often overlooked — reading. In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between low reading age and poor behaviour, and why helping pupils read confidently may be the most effective behaviour strategy a school can use.

* The research connecting literacy and behaviour

* Why reading struggles often manifest as frustration or defiance

* How leaders can make reading everyone’s responsibility

* Practical interventions that rebuild confidence through language

* Why behaviour policies must start with literacy, not punishment

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