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Constant arguing stressing me out!

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Melrose86 · 12/10/2022 21:38

How can I deal with children who are constantly arguing/fighting/being horrible to each other? At the moment it feels like I am constantly on edge waiting for the next argument to start in my class. I can't take my eyes off cerrain children as the minute I turn my back they are swear g at each other, saying something nasty, kicking etc. They will argue in the middle of lessons and just won't let things go. My lessons turn to s* because there's always an argument happening or someone moaning about someone else. Made even more stressful by the most argumentative child's parents complaining constantly that their child is being bullied even though said child seems to just argue with everyone over anything. PE is a nightmare as half them can't deal with losing so it just results in arguments. I share a TA with another class so don't always have an extra adult. SLT pretty useless although very good at making me feel like it's my fault :(.

Does anyone have any good strategies for dealing with the arguers? Its really affecting others learning as my teaching is interrupted constantly.

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Postapocalypticcowgirl · 13/10/2022 07:24

That sounds horrendous. I've got no real advice, in secondary I'd probably insist on silence as much as possible but that probably doesn't work all day with a primary class. Can you do something non competitive in PE for a bit?

Is there any chance of a class move for the student who's parents are complaining? Bill it as a fresh start in terms of friends?

Melrose86 · 13/10/2022 18:34

Problem is its one form entry so no option of moving class. I'm definitely going to go with non competitive PE for now.

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2reefsin30knots · 14/10/2022 07:11

Have you got all your desks facing forward and as far apart as possible so they are not catching each others' eye all the time?

Individual desks for the worst offenders if you have space.

Covid-style pencil cases so they don't need to share any resources.

Large, clear symbol on the board for when you expect silence and draconian consistent consequences for any noise when it is up.

Melrose86 · 14/10/2022 13:40

All desks are facing forward but very small room so no space for extra desks and we all feel very squashed together! I do need to insist on silence more.

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cansu · 15/10/2022 20:29

Seating p

cansu · 15/10/2022 20:32

Seating plan.
Excessive supervision.
Deal with everything at the time.
Record every interaction.
I had a class a bit like this. I used to stand next to the area they played. They got so pissed off at my presence that they improved I feel your pain though. I have some very immature and wh8ngy girls this year. They are taking up inordinate amounts of time

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