This masterclass explores the importance of positive peer relationships for student wellbeing and academic success, providing educators with practical strategies to foster a supportive classroom environment. Participants will learn how to promote classroom cohesion, develop cooperative group work skills, and manage challenging behaviour effectively. By the end, attendees will gain a toolkit of strategies to create an inclusive classroom where students feel safe, respected, and engaged.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the importance of positive peer relationships for student wellbeing and academic success.
Learn practical strategies to promote positive peer relationships in the classroom.
Develop skills in creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Gain confidence in managing challenging behaviour and resolving conflict.
Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical strategies to promote positive peer relationships.
Participants will gain skills in creating a supportive classroom environment where students feel safe and respected.
Participants will learn how to effectively manage challenging behaviour and resolve conflict constructively.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Primary and secondary school teachers in the UK
FACILITATOR
Stephen Burnage Steve Burnage is a fellow of the chartered college of teaching, a fellow of the royal society of arts and an experienced education consultant, inspector and author with over 35 years’ experience in effective teaching and school leadership.
Steve is an accredited leadership coach and mentor who leads regular training workshops on communication strategies for schools, multi-academy trusts, local authorities and international organisations as well as being the author of a number of virtual training workshops, webinars and videos on the topic for clients such as TES Global and Marshall Cavendish Publications.
