Is consistency even possible?

Find out in the 28 February issue of Tes magazine [Open in browser]( [Tes. For teaching]( [Is consistency even possible?]( Hello {NAME} For years ‘consistency’ has been held up as the holy grail of behaviour management in the belief that it creates a fertile learning environment. But what does consistency really mean? And has its impact been overrated? In the 28 February issue of Tes magazine, Dan Worth discovers that the term is difficult to define in the world of education – and that a consistent approach to behaviour can only work with a degree of flexibility. To find out more, subscribe to Tes magazine by Monday 24 February and get your copy of our 28 February issue delivered to your door. [Subscribe now]( PLUS...The Weekly Plenary A collection of the week's best news stories, features, blogs, lists, facts, quotes, humour and more. AND...this issue's regular features [Tes focus on...] Are parents to blame for bad behaviour? Teachers often blame parents for the actions of their children in school. But is this fair? Irena Barker explores the latest research, with some academics arguing that genes could have a bigger influence. [Leadership] Fancy a project? Build a course to inspire creativity Laura Beatty explains how her school has embraced coursework-based project qualifications equivalent to GCSE or A level, with the aim of empowering students to make a difference in society. [Left-field lessons] How the internet came for breaktime An innovation lab at a London university is attempting to use the internet to change the way children play at breaktime. Dan Worth has a look at what they've come up with. [Research in action] The eight stages of a curriculum revolution With curriculum firmly in Ofsted’s sights, school leaders are looking again at subject content. But how easy is it to lead curriculum change, asks Matthew Lane. [Technical focus] How colleges can give maths skills a careers focus When Alistair Smith introduced a vocational-targeted maths intervention, students found a new enthusiasm for numeracy and increased workplace skills. [Audio articles]( Are teachers ready to teach mental health lessons? Teachers giving lessons on mental health need to tread carefully, be aware of potential triggers for students, and have the weight of reseach behind them, learns Gemma Corby. [Listen now]( [Subscribe now]( [Check out Tes magazine's special supplements and guides collection]( [icon for emails] Manage your email preferences Help us to send you the right emails. You [can change your email preference settings]( or [unsubscribe]( anytime. Customer services T: +44 (0)20 3194 3000 E: help@tesglobal.com [icon for download our app] Download our app [link to App store]( [Tes for Teachers on the App Store]( [link to Google Play]( [Tes on Google Play]( [icon for stay connected] Stay connected [icon-Community link]( [icon-Facebook link]( [icon-Twitter link]( [icon-Linkedin link]( [icon-Reddit link]( [icon-Pintrest link]( [icon-Youtube link]( [icon-Instagram link]( [Resources]( [Jobs]( [Community]( [News]( [Courses]( [Store]( [Tes for schools]( [icon for map link]( Tes Global is registered in England (Company No. 02017289) with its registered offices at 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ.