Behaviour Without the Battles – R9 Leadership for Supply Workers

📚 Overview

When we think of behaviour in schools, it’s often in terms of reacting to problems. But what if we could lead behaviour instead of chasing it?

Join us for a practical, thought-provoking session exploring the R9 Model of Behaviour Leadership, a proactive, relationship-based framework that looks beyond ‘managing’ behaviour.

Centred on nine key areas—Relationships and Readiness, Rights & Responsibilities, Routines & Rules, Recognition and Responses, and Reflection—this model offers a compassionate and empowering approach to behaviour that works particularly well for those working flexibly in supply roles.

Whether you're on short-term placements or building long-term rapport in schools, this session will provide tools and strategies that make a real difference.

Aims and Objectives

✅ Understand the benefits of behaviour leadership over reactive management

✅ Get to grips with the 9 components of the R9 Model

✅ Take away practical, ready-to-use strategies

✅ Consider how to apply this model effectively as a supply professional

What to expect:

✨ Practical strategies you can use the very next day✨ A supportive approach tailored for supply settings✨ Insights to help lead behaviour—not just react to it

🎥 This session will be recorded and available to view for 7 days after the event.

Please note: You must register to receive the recording — even if you can’t attend live.

Jake Mansell, director of Narrowing the Gaps Ltd and founder of Transform Behaviour, has worked with the NEU since 2012. He believes small changes in classroom practice can make a huge difference to inclusion. Jake’s R9 Model champions a more holistic and compassionate approach to behaviour.

A Note About Data Collection

This training is funded by the Welsh Government funded Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF).

Please note that, for you to receive support from the WULF programme, we are required to collect specific information from you during the registration process. This information is collected for project monitoring and evaluation purposes only.

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Get in touch with wulf@neu.org.uk prior to making your booking should you have any queries or questions about providing the information requested.