“I’ve had juice poured on my head, been whacked by a skateboard – and have taught a year 7 pupil who has experienced severe trauma, how to read their first ever word…”

Adele Bates helps school leaders and teachers to support pupils with behavioural needs and SEMH to thrive with their education. She’s an International Speaker, including TEDx 2020, the author of “Miss, I Don’t Give A Sh*t,” Engaging with Challenging Behaviour in Schools from Sage & Corwin and a fully funded International Researcher on Behaviour & Inclusion, in particular visiting Finland, Bulgaria and the Dominican Republic (spring 2022). She has featured on BBC Radio 4 as their expert on teenagers and behaviour; is a writer for TES, Sec Ed, Headteacher Update & regular blogger for Optimus Education and a Trainer for the National Education Union, Amnesty International, Red School and schools across Europe.

For her tips and resources check out adelebateseducation.co.uk.