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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why Some Pupils Never Ask For Help

from School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton · host Beacon School Support

Some pupils never put their hand up. They never admit they’re stuck. But then they fall behind while everyone assumes they’re coping.In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, you’ll learn why asking for help can feel threatening for some pupils and the hidden coping strategies they use instead - from copying others’ work to trying to become invisible in the classroom.You’ll also discover the simple SAFE approach for understanding why pupils stay silent, and how the PAIN Framework can help you uncover the needs driving their behaviour so you can respond in a way that makes asking for help feel safer.Important links:Download the FREE SEND Behaviour Handbook

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