Routines that run themselves
Plan a strong start to every lesson and teach the routines that save time and prevent disruption.
Online course · Teaching · 12-hour certificate of completion
Classroom Management
Spend less time managing behaviour and more time teaching. A practical, self-paced course for new and experienced teachers. Build routines from day one, set expectations students rise to, respond to disruption calmly and support the students who need more. Strategies you can use in your very next lesson. 19 lessons, a practical task in every lesson and a 12-hour certificate. Includes free access to the Northbeam Leaders’ Circle community.
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What you will gain
By the end of the course
Warm and strict
Build relationships and high expectations together, and use positive narration to get the behaviour you want.
Calm responses to disruption
Use the least invasive intervention, give consequences calmly and repair relationships after conflict.
Who it is for
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if you are new to teaching, new to a school or country, or simply want calmer lessons with fewer interruptions. It is also ideal for Heads of Department and mentors supporting colleagues. You will finish with a one-page Classroom Management Plan you can use from tomorrow.
What you get
- 5 chapters of short lessons, at your own pace
- A certificate for 12 hours of professional development when you finish
- A Participant Workbook (your Leadership Journal) and a guide to the research behind each module, both to download
- Free access to the Leaders’ Circle, our online community for school leaders
- Watch on any device, whenever suits you
$75
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Curriculum
What you will learn
5 chapters · 20 lessons and activities
Chapter 1: Routines From Day One
- Welcome and How This Course Works
- The First Five Minutes
- Teaching Routines Explicitly
- Classroom Layout and Seating Plans
Chapter 2: Relationships and Expectations
- Warm and Strict
- Setting and Holding High Expectations
- Positive Narration and Praise
- Expectations Across Cultures and Languages
Chapter 3: Responding to Disruption
- The Least Invasive Intervention
- Consequences That Are Calm and Consistent
- Staying Calm When Behaviour Escalates
- Restoring Relationships After Conflict
Chapter 4: Students Who Need More
- Understanding Behaviour as Communication
- Plans for Students With Additional Needs
- When to Escalate and Get Help
Chapter 5: Working With Parents and Pastoral Teams
- Positive Contact With Parents
- Difficult Conversations With Parents
- Working With Tutors and the Pastoral Team
- Knowledge Check
- Your Classroom Management Plan and Certificate
Your course leader
Why I made this course
I’m Jacques Tredoux. I’ve worked in schools for more than twenty years, led schools in three countries and chaired international accreditation visiting teams. Too many good teachers are promoted into leadership and left to work it out alone. I built this course from real situations in real schools, so every lesson gives you something you can use on Monday.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How does the course work?
It is a self-paced online course on our learning platform. You can start straight away and work through the 5 chapters at a pace that suits you, on a laptop, tablet or phone.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish, you receive a certificate for 12 hours of professional development to add to your CPD record.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Watch the trailer at the top of this page, or download our free sample lesson to see how a Northbeam lesson works.
Can I buy it for my team?
Yes. School licences give a group of staff the same course with one invoice and a certificate for each person. See our school licences page or contact us for a quote.
What if it is not right for me?
Email us within 14 days of buying and we will refund you in full.
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