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Escape Behaviour Firefighting with the PAIN Framework

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Escape Behaviour Firefighting with the PAIN Framework

FromSchool Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton


UNLIMITED

Escape Behaviour Firefighting with the PAIN Framework

FromSchool Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2025
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When pupils show persistent, emotionally escalated behaviour, it’s easy to focus on the surface - the shouting, the refusal, the walking out  - and miss the real cause.In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the PAIN framework (Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Social, Prosocial, and Transition needs) to help your pupils make progress with their SEMH needs. You’ll follow the story of Liam, an 11-year-old pupil whose behaviour seemed oppositional - until the PAIN lens revealed hidden what was happening below the surface and driving his behaviour.You’ll discover:How to identify unmet needs using the PAIN framework – and use this to pick the right support strategies for your studentsWhy those needs can mimic “defiance” and “chosen behaviour”How to replace traditional behaviour plans with proactive regulation plans that prevent crises before they startIf you’ve ever thought, “I’ve tried every strategy, and nothing works,” this episode will show you how to think like an SEMH specialist - and how the PAIN framework can transform your understanding of your student’s behaviour.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/resources
Released:
Nov 17, 2025
Format:
Podcast episode