This second edition of Jarlath O'Brien's insightful, practical guide for teachers, and those training to teach, combines psychological research, authentic classroom experience and the lessons learned from improving behaviour in schools.

Jarlath has been a teacher for over two decades. He has worked in comprehensive, independent, selective and special education, including in schools for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Since 2011 Jarlath has been a Headteacher and Executive Headteacher.

Jarlath is a behaviour columnist for TES, has written for The Guardian and for several other education publications and trains teachers on behaviour, school leadership and special educational needs. He is also the author of Better Behaviour's sister publication, Leading Better Behaviour: A Guide for School Leaders.

Chapter 1: Why understanding behaviour matters
Chapter 2: How psychology can help your understanding
Chapter 3: Your behaviour
Chapter 4: Rules and expectations
Chapter 5: Motivation, recognition and rewards
Chapter 6: Sanctions and punishments
Chapter 7: Bullying and conflict
Chapter 8: When the behaviour of a class isn't good enough
Chapter 9: Working in partnership with parents to improve behaviour
Chapter 10: Working in partnership with support staff to improve behaviour
Chapter 11: Special educational needs and behaviour
Chapter 12: Fostering your own style