Behaviour, Wellbeing and Regulation in Schools

A framework that integrates behaviour support, student wellbeing, and safeguarding obligations into one coherent, safety-led system.

Safety before reaction. Regulation before correction.

The NeuroSmart framework is built on the understanding that behaviour is communication, distress is not defiance, and adult regulation is the foundation for student safety.

Three pillars, one framework

Behaviour

Behaviour is understood as communication, not compliance failure.

  • Predictable adult responses
  • Proportionate interventions
  • Non-punitive incident recording
Wellbeing

Student and staff wellbeing are protected through regulation-focused practice.

  • Nervous system regulation prioritised
  • Staff burnout prevention
  • Trauma-informed approach
Safeguarding

Every response is grounded in professional duty of care and child protection.

  • Safety-led decision making
  • Defensible professional practice
  • Child Safeguarding Statement alignment

Built for Irish education policy

Looking at Our School (LAOS)

The framework maps directly to LAOS domains, supporting inspection readiness and school self-evaluation.

Code of Behaviour

Includes ready-to-use wording that aligns with DES guidelines and reflects safety-led, proportionate practice.

Wellbeing Policy

Supports whole-school wellbeing promotion by embedding regulation and connection into daily practice.

Child Safeguarding Statement

Ensures all behaviour responses are consistent with safeguarding obligations and duty of care.

Grounded in professional expertise

This framework has been developed by educators and therapeutic professionals with deep experience in neurodevelopmental support, trauma-informed practice, and whole-school behaviour systems.

It is designed for real classrooms, real pressures, and real accountability—not theory.

Learn more about the framework

Get in touch to discuss how the NeuroSmart Safe and Regulated Classroom Framework can support your school's approach to behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding. See what's included for schools.

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