You can buy the best behavior tracking software, impose 24/7 penalties, or shout 'NO EXCEPTIONS' as often as you like – but ultimately the solution lies in the behavior of adults. It is the only behavior we have absolute control over.

Drawing on investigative cases, guiding interventions, and methods tested in various environments, behavior education expert and director of Pivotal Education, Paul Dix, advocates for a comprehensive approach that is practical, transformative, and full of respect for staff and students. An approach where behavioral expectations and boundaries are exemplified by people and not by a thousand rules that no one can remember.

"When the Adults Change, Everything Changes" describes how traditional methods of 'punishment' lose their justification. It highlights how every school can build authentic practice on a solid foundation, resulting in changes to everyday routines, managing the angriest students, restorative practice, and appreciating positive behavior. Each chapter is thematic and ends with three useful checklists: Testing, Watch out for, and Nuggets, designed to help you create your own behavior plan.

Throughout the book, teachers and school leaders will find essential advice on how to engage all staff in developing a holistic school ethos based on kindness, empathy, and understanding. Suitable for all school leaders, educators, NQTs, and teaching assistants at any stage or context, including SEND settings and alternative provisions looking to upgrade their classroom management or school behavior plan.

"When the Adults Change Everything Changes" was the silver winner of the Foreword INDIES 2017 awards in the education category. It was named one of the best education books by Book Authority.