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Paul Dix

@pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social
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Behaviour specialist, writer, performer. Director at WhenTheAdultsChange.com Some children follow the rules, some children follow people first. #LoseTheBooths

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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 6h
The ripples of a positive phone call home whentheadultschange.com/
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 14h
Change by Chapter, our FREE Book Club with Sam Stocken, Tuesday 6th October 1900 GMT - Book your seat here www.whentheadultschange.com/events No pre reading required.....
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Events from When the Adults Change Behaviour Change Training
All the forthcoming open events from behaviour change specialists - When the Adults Change. You can speak to Paul Dix, visit our Partner Schools on Partner School open days, join our Behaviour Book Club or speak to our partnerships manager, Tracey Smith.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rational or emotional? www.whentheadultschange.com/
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Behaviour support. Inclusive, disciplined and kind whentheadultschange.com/
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The best laid plans
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Love this from William Rhodes School. Implementation is our superpower. Hello@WhenTheAdultsChange.com
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How many times would it take for me to tell you that you are patient and kind before you believed it? What about if three or four people told you the same thing every day? How long would it be before you questioned yourself? #AmWriting
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New rufty tufty boy in Year 1, left his lunchbox behind, so I take his hand to find it. Then his new pal runs out with it smiling, gives it to him and he bursts into tears and is so happy he fist-bumps his pal and it is too much for me so I've come to the office for a sit down.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You are not going to improve a child's behaviour by pointing out their faults. www.whentheadultschange.com/tips
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Tips | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
Weekly behaviour change and classroom management tips straight from expert Paul Dix and delivered to your inbox.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There are only 200 seats left and this is the first public announcement (get on the mailing list for priority next time) It is free, open and marvellous www.whentheadultschange.com/event-detail...
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Behaviour, Additional Needs and Inclusion | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
A free, open workshop with Paul and special guest Dr Pooky Knightsmith exploring behaviour, additional needs and inclusion – practical thinking and useful strategies to help staff and children feel supported.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“I’ve never seen someone holding a room of entranced teachers, without actually being in the room”. Press Play INSET is available for your setting now. Email Louise@WhenTheAdultsChange.com for access. www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplayins
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Press Play INSET Whole school behaviour training
Three-hour behaviour INSET for all staff direct from Paul Dix. All you have to do is press play. Training includes: Regulating yourself, the power of positive noticing, dealing with disregulated and disruptive learners, mini-scripts and consistency.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Sometimes a conversation is the best consequence.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Early Years Behaviour Course? Oh yes.... www.whentheadultschange.com/early-years
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We have all had low moments. Don’t judge yourself by those. This course is not about raking through our mistakes, it is a course about hope. www.whentheadultschange.com/online-cours
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Online Behaviour Courses from Paul Dix
Self-paced online behaviour courses from Paul Dix. Courses include Behaviour Change for Schools, Behaviour Change for FE, Behaviour Change for Early Years, Behaviour Change for Leaders and Parent Coach course.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
All our products in one place. What does your setting need?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SksjZvn8dI
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When the Adults Change Products
An explanation of the different products and training services offered by When the Adults Change
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You knew about the YouTube Channel right? www.youtube.com/@TheAdultsCh...
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When The Adults Change
The Home of Relational Practice. Whatever role you play in the lives of children and young people, relational practice will help you develop powerfully positive relationships that nurture aspirations, develop deep trust and support the highest standards of behaviour.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A well rested but slightly underprepared adult is always better than an immaculately prepared but exhausted one www.whentheadultschange.com/tips
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Tips | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
Weekly behaviour change and classroom management tips straight from expert Paul Dix and delivered to your inbox.
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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We've been planning the programme for #BrewEdBrum on November 28th. It's going to be a good one!! Well, to be fair, I've been playing guitar while Kate Smith got on with doing the planning but it's definitely going to be good... Speakers, lunch, laughs, rucksack- Ticket link going live very soon!
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Behaviour wobbling? We can help.... www.whentheadultschange.com/
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Need some relational gold? www.whentheadultschange.com/tips
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Tips | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
Weekly behaviour change and classroom management tips straight from expert Paul Dix and delivered to your inbox.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Teachers love Press Play INSET www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplayins
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Teachers love Press Play INSET www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplayins
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Managing your emotional reaction to your child’s behaviour is really hard at first. It is a muscle that you need to develop over time. It needs practice, rehearsal and maybe a bit of training. www.whentheadultschange.com/
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Did you know that Press Play INSET comes in two acts so you can use it across two twilight sessions? www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplayins
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Press Play INSET Whole school behaviour training
Three-hour behaviour INSET for all staff direct from Paul Dix. All you have to do is press play. Training includes: Regulating yourself, the power of positive noticing, dealing with disregulated and disruptive learners, mini-scripts and consistency.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Press Play INSET is out now and rolling.....when are you doing yours? www.whentheadultschange.com/ or email Hello@WhenTheAdultsChange.com
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When the Adults Change Behaviour Training for Schools
The home of relational practice and behaviour management training for schools - from expert Paul Dix.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What is it like to be taught by you? www.whentheadultschange.com/
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When the Adults Change Behaviour Training for Schools
The home of relational practice and behaviour management training for schools - from expert Paul Dix.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I have been inundated with messages from teachers studying with Press Play INSET. Contact Louise@WhenTheAdultsChange.com to book yours.
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I've just added this to my SEF: There are no trends for SEND data across the school, as the range and complexities of needs is so varied that the data in yearly or school context is almost meaningless. I feel strongly about this. Drawing conclusions from SEND data is deeply flawed.
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Get everyone in the room where it happens and let @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social do the rest! 🗓️ Launching 1st July 2026 - not long to wait now! Join the waiting list: buff.ly/Hmn1M16 ✨
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Get everyone in the room where it happens and let @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social do the rest! 🗓️ Launching 1st July 2026. Join the waiting list: buff.ly/Hmn1M16 ✨
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This is me listening to my introduction.....My preference is always just, 'Here is Paul'. The audience can decide if I am any good.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
NEW BLOG www.whentheadultschange.com/post/davyhul...
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Davyhulme Primary School: New Partner School Story
The changes we have seen since developing relational practice have been incredible – it is how we all want to be treated, and staff are invigorated to continue our journey.Before we introduced relational practice, the school followed a traditional behaviour policy which used rewards and sanctions. Punishments were given as consequences. The previous Headteacher was very strict, traditional and would frequently shout at pupils and punish them for their behaviour. Behaviour was good overall, but i
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
NEW BLOG POST www.whentheadultschange.com/post/relatio...
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Relational Relationships
The other evening, I was being interviewed for someone’s doctoral research, a hugely important area: Values-based Leadership. He asked some great questions which caused me to reflect in depth about some of the times when I have been fortunate to be a values-based leader in education. For some of his questions, I didn’t have a ready reply and had to think before answering. How about this great question: Q: How did being a values-led leader help to create trust between you and your colleagues
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
NEW BLOG www.whentheadultschange.com/post/davyhul...
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Davyhulme Primary School: New Partner School Story
The changes we have seen since developing relational practice have been incredible – it is how we all want to be treated, and staff are invigorated to continue our journey.Before we introduced relational practice, the school followed a traditional behaviour policy which used rewards and sanctions. Punishments were given as consequences. The previous Headteacher was very strict, traditional and would frequently shout at pupils and punish them for their behaviour. Behaviour was good overall, but i
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The schools that are most effective in providing inclusive provision will be grounded in excellent classroom practices. Slogans, pithy sayings and meaningless vision statements will not provide the education these children need. Schools have to start inclusion with the child.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
NEW BLOG POST www.whentheadultschange.com/post/we-have...
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"We have seen a significant reduction in suspensions...”
When relationships are prioritised, behaviour becomes something we understand and support, rather than simply manage. The impact is profound: calmer classrooms, increased engagement, improved staff wellbeing and stronger partnerships with families. By fostering trust, consistency and belonging, schools create the conditions where positive behaviour flourishes.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Over 500 seats already gone, only 1000 available, be quick :-) www.whentheadultschange.com/event-detail...
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Exasperating situations | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
Managing the extremely wobbly moments!
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
“You need to get in, deliver the message and get out with their dignity intact and your dignity intact” #PressPlayINSET Join the waiting list here www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplay
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Press Play INSET Whole school behaviour training
Three-hour behaviour INSET for all staff direct from Paul Dix. All you have to do is press play. Training includes: Regulating yourself, the power of positive noticing, dealing with disregulated and disruptive learners, mini-scripts and consistency.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
“Your behaviour is the deciding factor. Sorry if I have just given you something else that needs sorting out” #PressPlayINSET Launches July 1st, get yourself on the waiting list here www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplay
whentheadultschange.com
Press Play INSET Whole school behaviour training
Three-hour behaviour INSET for all staff direct from Paul Dix. All you have to do is press play. Training includes: Regulating yourself, the power of positive noticing, dealing with disregulated and disruptive learners, mini-scripts and consistency.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Free online workshop with me, Paul Dix, Exasperating situations: Managing the extremely wobbly moments! 24 Jun 2026, 16:00 – 17:00 Open to all, get a seat here www.whentheadultschange.com/events
whentheadultschange.com
Events from When the Adults Change Behaviour Change Training
All the forthcoming open events from behaviour change specialists - When the Adults Change. You can speak to Paul Dix, visit our Partner Schools on Partner School open days, join our Behaviour Book Club or speak to our partnerships manager, Tracey Smith.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
NEW BLOG POST www.whentheadultschange.com/post/picking...
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Picking up your own tab
Sending a poorly behaved child out of class to be "chewed out" by a non-relational deputy head might feel like the right thing to do in the moment, but behaviour support is counter-intuitive. The emotional pull to seek an instant consequence higher up the chain is real, but doing so actually works against what you are trying to achieve. Of course we want the boss to help. Agreeing what that help will look like is so important.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Behaviour Book Club: Featuring Sam Stocken, next session May 5th at 8 pm. Free, friendly and just a little fabulous. www.whentheadultschange.com/events
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Behaviour Change Programme drop-in with Tracey, every Thursday morning. Tracey can help you with scheduling training, implementation plans and next steps for your setting. Register here www.whentheadultschange.com/events
whentheadultschange.com
Events from When the Adults Change Behaviour Change Training
All the forthcoming open events from behaviour change specialists - When the Adults Change. You can speak to Paul Dix, visit our Partner Schools on Partner School open days, join our Behaviour Book Club or speak to our partnerships manager, Tracey Smith.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
‘HELP!, I need to speak to Paul’ - next drop in coaching session April 28th from 8am - 10am, free to all clients. Reserve your place here www.whentheadultschange.com/events
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Press Play INSET: Your INSET problems solved. Launches July 1st. Filming in progress, make sure you are in the room where it happens, join the waiting list here www.whentheadultschange.com/pressplay
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Press Play INSET Whole school behaviour training
Three-hour behaviour INSET for all staff direct from Paul Dix. All you have to do is press play. Training includes: Regulating yourself, the power of positive noticing, dealing with disregulated and disruptive learners, mini-scripts and consistency.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Partner School Community of Practice Online Event. May 20th at 1600 GMT, register here www.whentheadultschange.com/events
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
You cannot backfill emotional currency www.whentheadultschange.com/
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When the Adults Change Behaviour Training for Schools
The home of relational practice and behaviour management training for schools - from expert Paul Dix.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
'Your model of behaviour will affect the way children choose to deal with each other' Free workshop, with me, 24th June, online, get your seat here www.whentheadultschange.com/event-detail...
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Exasperating situations | Paul Dix - When The Adults Change
Managing the extremely wobbly moments!
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Free online workshop with me, Paul Dix, Exasperating situations: Managing the extremely wobbly moments! 24 Jun 2026, 16:00 – 17:00 Open to all, get a seat here www.whentheadultschange.com/events
whentheadultschange.com
Events from When the Adults Change Behaviour Change Training
All the forthcoming open events from behaviour change specialists - When the Adults Change. You can speak to Paul Dix, visit our Partner Schools on Partner School open days, join our Behaviour Book Club or speak to our partnerships manager, Tracey Smith.
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Paul Dix @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Simplify your life, transform behaviour, .... www.whentheadultschange.com/
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