The summer holidays are over and it’s the start of a new academic year! For teachers and education staff, it’s essential to put classroom expectations in place and rebuild daily routines so that students can transition smoothly back into regular school life.

If teachers have already invested time in creating a strong routine in the classroom, prior to the school break, it is important they return to those habits to ensure students can get straight back into learning and development. Having a consistent classroom routine is a valuable way to motivate students to take ownership and be held accountable for their environment, behaviour and their approach to learning.
A clear routine and strong set of rules also sets the tone for students, ensuring they understand what’s required of them throughout the year, as well as how to work toward meeting their academic goals. Many teachers utilise the 5 P’s of classroom management to reinforce expectations and maintain an effective routine for successful learning.
The 5 P’s of classroom management typically include:
This approach helps teachers make classroom rules and routines easier to understand by using a simple set of principles that students can remember and follow.
Specialist education recruitment agency, Spencer Clarke Group, are exploring how teachers can re-establish rules and routine in the classroom after school breaks, to ensure the best opportunities for learning and development.