School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
School Behaviour Secrets with Simon Currigan and Emma Shackleton
Beacon School Support
Why Tiny Mistakes Trigger Big Reactions
23 minutes Posted Sep 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm.
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Have you ever taught a pupil who produces excellent work most of the time, but becomes overwhelmed, angry or tearful after making one tiny mistake? Perfectionism can look like a positive quality from the outside, yet it may be hiding intense anxiety underneath. In this episode of School Behaviour Secrets, you’ll learn why some perfectionist pupils are more vulnerable to dysregulation and how to distinguish healthy high standards from a fear-driven need to avoid mistakes. You’ll also discover ...