Why Some Pupils Fall Apart After Lunch - And What Schools Can Do

Have you ever had a pupil come back from lunch looking fine - only to refuse work, argue, shout or completely fall apart minutes later?

In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, we explore why lunchtime isn’t always a break for every pupil. You’ll learn how social stress, sensory overload, unresolved conflict and tricky transitions can build up during lunch - then spill over into the afternoon lesson.

We’ll also look at what schools can do to make lunchtimes calmer, support vulnerable pupils more proactively and help children return to class ready to learn.

Plus, you’ll find out how to download our free resource: 6 Immediate Lunchtime Behaviour Fixes.

Important links:

Get our FREE download 6 Immediate Lunchtime Fixes: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/lunchtime-behaviour-fixes

Download other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.php

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