EP 63 | We Need to Talk About Consequences

Consequences get a pretty bad rap in behaviour support. Sometimes, fairly so. They’re widely misused, often completely disconnected from learning, and becoming more and more punitive - b ut consequences and punishment are not the same thing.

In this episode, I’m unpacking how consequences can have a place in rights-affirming behaviour support - and become powerful teaching tools - when we use them intentionally.

You’ll hear:

✨ Three common misconceptions about consequences and accountability

✨ The difference between natural, logical and illogical consequences

✨ Why consequences are only one tool in a much bigger toolkit

✨ When logical consequences can actually support learning (and when they probably won’t)

✨ The Five Rs Framework (from Amy McReady) for creating teachable consequences

If you've ever felt lost with implementing effective consequences, this one’s for you. Let's start to shift our focus from whether consequences are "good" or "bad" to whether they actually help children learn.

I cover consequences in much greater detail in my guide 'Consequences Done Differently' - check it out here

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