Ben Lyon

Secondary School Leader of 30 yrs, specialist in behaviour systems, classroom management and planning for cognitive engagement. Record of raising achievement.

[Ben Lyon @LyonLyon74]

@Esme_xb Dominoes was founded in 1960

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@utdzora Razor Ruddock?

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@SpursOfficial Blessed to work with him At Barking abbey where he helped as a TA after retiring 30 years ago and I started teaching - total gent and the kids adored him - what a loss of a great man

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@RyanFCu13Reds https://t.co/J34h32NDgS

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https://t.co/J34h32NDgS

[Ryan FC u16 Reds 2025/26 JPL and EJA @RyanFCu13Reds]

Stress Is the Signal - Why Disengagement Isn’t What You Think https://t.co/Ez2ATzwCMR via @YouTube

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Stress Is the Signal - Why Disengagement Isn’t What You Think https://t.co/bt0hpd4C9s via @YouTube

[Ryan FC u16 Reds 2025/26 JPL and EJA @RyanFCu13Reds]

InsightBehaviours is now on YouTube

First episode Live - Understanding the real drivers behind behaviour.

Would hugely appreciate shares or subscriptions as we build the channel.

Watch here:

https://t.co/bsjUXqc7zB…

#SchoolLeadership #Coaching

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InsightBehaviours is now on YouTube

First episode Live - Understanding the real drivers behind behaviour.

Would hugely appreciate shares or subscriptions as we build the channel.

Watch here:

https://t.co/osMdeBDoyA

#SchoolLeadership #Coaching

[Ryan FC u16 Reds 2025/26 JPL and EJA @RyanFCu13Reds]

@LyonLyon74 The article explores how behaviour signals can sometimes hide very different drivers underneath

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#edutwitter
#schoolleadership
#behaviour

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A Year 7 classroom.
Thirty pupils watching silently.

One boy gripping a desk with tears in his eyes.

What initially looked like a simple refusal turned out to reveal something very different .

I’ve written the story here:

https://t.co/zRlECnGYaN

Welcome others’ thoughts.

[Ben Lyon @LyonLyon74]

@RyanFCu13Reds #edutwitter
#schoolleadership
#behaviour

[Ryan FC u16 Reds 2025/26 JPL and EJA @RyanFCu13Reds]

A Year 7 classroom.
Thirty pupils watching silently.

One boy gripping a desk with tears in his eyes.

What initially looked like a simple refusal turned out to reveal something very different .

I’ve written the story here:

https://t.co/Cjij7g018i…

Welcome others’ thoughts.

[Ryan FC Official @ryanfc1995]

We start tomorrow

[Ryan FC u16 Reds 2025/26 JPL and EJA @RyanFCu13Reds]

10 clubs. One pilot.
Insight: The Mental Game – decode mindset, transform performance. https://t.co/xVk9BlVd3G
Apply via DM. #PlayerMindset #FootballDevelopment

[Ryan FC Official @ryanfc1995]

Some great results for Ryan FC today so early in the season. Both Ryan Red and Blue u12s winning in County Cup with last seasons Champions Ryan FC u16s also winning. Good wins for both our under 18s teams in EJA Cup as well with some of the boys playing 1st team.

[Ben Lyon @LyonLyon74]

Let’s raise the bar without closing the door.

💬 Where have you seen the sweet spot between structure & support really work?

#Insight #RestorativePractice #BelongingAndBoundaries

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🧠 Boundaries & belonging aren’t opposites — they’re allies.

Behaviour debates often get framed as “strict” vs “soft.” That’s a false choice. The best schools fuse the two. 👇

#Behaviour #TraumaAware #Leadership #Education

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The truth?
We don’t need “strict” or “soft.”
We need behaviour systems that are smart:
🔹 Grounded in psychology
🔹 Rooted in values
🔹 Adaptable to need