S110 Interrupt & Redirect
Procedural seat change (quiet reset)
Aim (what it achieves)
Break patterns (peer friction, chatting) without confrontation.
When to use
When low-level issues persist and are linked to seating/peers.
How to use (steps)
State the move neutrally, give a clear place, and start the work immediately.
Teacher language (examples)
“Move to seat B3—thank you. Start Q1.”
Top tips (makes it work)
Do it early, not mid-argument; explain privately later if needed.
Common pitfalls
Making it punitive in tone; negotiating; moving them during public conflict.
SEND/PP considerations
Can protect vulnerable pupils; ensure it doesn’t isolate SEND/PP unfairly.
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Behaviour Matrix
- Interrupt & Redirect Chatting during independent work
- Interrupt & Redirect Attention seeking / clowning / minor disruption
- Interrupt & Redirect Peer friction / bickering / low-level conflict
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