School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

The Hidden Causes of Attention-Seeking Behaviour

April 26, 2026·27 min
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Why do so many sensible school strategies fail, even when staff are trying their best? In this episode, you’ll learn why attention-seeking behaviour is often a misleading label - and why two pupils can show very similar behaviour for completely different reasons. Using the PAIN framework, you’ll discover how to look beneath the surface, identify the hidden drivers behind a child’s behaviour, and choose responses that actually match their needs. You’ll also learn why adult attention can change...

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