The 4 SEMH Myths That Are Making Behaviour In School Worse

Some of the most damaging ideas about behaviour in schools don’t sound wrong.They sound kind.They sound scientific.They sound progressive.And that’s exactly why they stick.In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, Simon Currigan unpacks four popular SEMH myths that are quietly making behaviour worse - not because people mean badly, but because good ideas have been overstretched, oversimplified, and misunderstood.You’ll explore:Why children do still make choices - even when emotions run highThe truth about trauma-informed practice (and why it doesn’t lower expectations)Why consequences matter even when they don’t “fix” behaviourWhy SEMH can’t replace behaviour systems - and what happens when schools tryThis isn’t about winning arguments.It’s about clearing away the half-truths that sabotage classrooms and replacing them with thinking that actually works.If you’re a teacher or school leader who wants calmer classrooms, fairer systems and a better understanding of what’s really going on underneath behaviour, this episode will give you clarity - not slogans.Important links:Get our FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/send-handbookDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resourcesSave £250 on National SEMH Conference tickets with Super Early BirdSuper Early Bird tickets for the National SEMH Conference end soon, giving you £250 off each place. Join us in October 2026 for a full day of practical workshops focused on the SEMH, behaviour, SEND and inclusion pressures schools are facing right now. Book your Super Early Bird place here before the offer ends.