May 1, 2025

De-escalation: Supporting Student Behaviour

Guide to de-escalation for teachers and school staff.

De-escalation is the the process of calming down a situation in which a student is becoming upset, frustrated, or angry. The aim is to prevent the situation from intensifying, by offering timely and effective support.

This handy guide provides teachers and other school staff with useful information and strategies to implement in school, in order to effectively support student behaviour.

Read our article about strengthening the student/teacher relationship and download our poster of de-escalation strategies.

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