In this episode I look at the fact that everyone wants happiness and not suffering and I discuss the fact that everyone tries to arrive at this state of happiness by different methods. The methods used to arrive can differ greatly from individual to individual as each one of us brings a unique value system to the negotiation.

In schools we have to try to get the children we work with to not just focus on achieving the happiness but to also take into account how the methods that they employ to get there, impact not only on themselves but also on those around them. 

Essentially we have to educate the individual that it is wrong to gain happiness while exacting pain on others as a result of the methods we achieve to attain happiness. This leads directly into how we structure our school behaviour management strategies.

With that in mind, I also discuss the essentials for an effective school behaviour management policy through a whole school approach, effective collaboration with all stakeholders. 

I look at the school environment and how it can impact on overall thinking and practice which needs to be proactive by involving the students in the making of good choices. 

I also focus on the need for a clear actions/consequences template, both for good and poor behaviour and the need for constant review of systems in order that our practice reflects our school community.

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