Your Step by Step Plan For a Strong Start to the School Year

Get your back-to-school plan sorted so you can lead with warmth and credibility from Day 1.

Get the Back to School Bootcamp

Immediate access to a 1 hour recorded session - lifetime access

If the first week back has you thinking… “Err... Am I meant to be warm and approachable? Or strict and credible?”… no wonder!

Because teachers are told:
“Don’t smile until Easter.”
…but also…
“Relationships are everything.” 👀🫠

So you’re left trying to balance it all, wondering if you’re coming on too strong… or not strong enough.

You know you need routines, expectations, rapport and culture…but you’re stuck asking:

What do I do first? What can wait? And how do I put it all together in an engaging way that students will actually respond to?

That’s exactly why this bootcamp exists.
Not more “tips”… but the right things, in the right order, at the right time.

🥁 Introducing 🥁

The Back to School Bootcamp

Over one hour, you’ll learn exactly how to piece classroom management together in a way that feels:

👉 approachable + warm (without losing credibility)
👉 firm + boundaried (without being cold)
👉 structured + consistent (without being rigid)

So you can create the kind of classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and connected… while still knowing exactly what the expectations are.

A calm classroom in 2026 is as easy as 1, 2, 3👇

STEP 1: BELONGING

Build rapport and buy-in from the very first lesson so students walk out thinking:
“Yep… this is going to be a good year.”
(And you’ll start shaping routines effortlessly in the background.)

STEP 2: BOUNDARIES

Teach expectations and routines explicitly, so your classroom runs smoothly from the start, without power struggles or pushback.
Warm. Firm. Calm. Credible.

STEP 3: BASICS

Lock in the learning routines that prevent chaos later: early finishers, help-seeking, learning flow. Start content, build momentum, create a predictable rhythm.

Enrol Now & Walk Into Week One Ready

1 short session. The exact foundation you need for a strong school year!

In This 1-Hour Bootcamp, You’ll Learn:

The Week 1 roadmap that sets your routines, expectations and classroom culture up properly
Exactly what to focus on Day 1 (and what to stop overthinking)
The order to build belonging + boundaries so students buy in AND behaviour doesn’t unravel by Week 5
Low-prep strategies that build rapport, regulation and calm from the very first lesson
How to make expectations part of your everyday lesson rhythm (not a one-off “rules talk”)
How to avoid the Week 5 “why is behaviour suddenly ramping up?” moment
Plug-and-play resources so you’re not stuck DIY-ing it all (included with VIP ticket only)

The Back to School Bootcamp is perfect for you if…

You’re a caring teacher who wants connection and credibility… but you’re not sure how to balance both

You want to set up consistent routines so behaviour doesn’t fall apart after the first 5 weeks.

You want expectations students buy into (and icebreakers that don’t get eye-rolls).

You want to start 2026 calm, confident, and supported by strong classroom management foundations.

[Designed specifically for upper primary and secondary classrooms]

Heck yes, Claire! Sign me up!

Upgrade to VIP for the Full Back to School Bundle 👇

Want more than just a plan? VIP Access gives you the training and the tools, so you’re not just learning what to do, you’re walking away with my exact resources to do it. With your VIP ticket, you get everything included with standard access, plus:

The Back to School Mega Bundle. Including:

🎯 The Back to School Escape Room
Start strong with a zero-cringe, high-energy activity that gets students talking, thinking, and working together—while quietly setting classroom norms and values.

✏️ A Bank of “Get to Know You” Printables
From the About Me Flip Book to the Letter to My Future Self, these activities build connection without awkward forced fun. Includes:
→ About Me Shield, Classroom Design Challenge, Find-a-Mate Word Search, and more

🃏 4 Icebreaker Games (That Don’t Suck)
Tried-and-tested with tough teen crowds:
Blobs and Lines, Speed Greetings, Would You Rather, and Never Have I Ever

🧠 The ‘Our Class, Our Way’ Expectations Lesson
Set clear boundaries with student buy-in using a fully editable PowerPoint, printables, and a step-by-step teacher guide.

🪑 Drag-and-Drop Seating Plan Tool
Editable, flexible, and ready to go—because seating plans shouldn’t start with a blank page.

VIP is for the teachers who want the plan… and want someone to hand them the work all done and dusted.

Grab your VIP ticket!

What Other Teachers Are Saying👇

The Back to School Bootcamp is brand new inside of The Behaviour Club, but this is what teachers say about learning with Claire.

"The Behaviour Club is honestly life-changing. Claire’s support is kind, caring, and so practical. It’s hands-down the most helpful teacher club I’ve ever been part of — and I’ve already brought so many of the strategies into my classroom."

Hayley Guilderson - Behaviour Club Member

“This course was better than any behaviour management training I received at university or during my teaching practices. Best money I have ever spent on training or any books I have read!”

Georgina Pooley - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

"Before joining The Behaviour Club, I was losing hope. I was seriously considering leaving teaching. I’ve been doing this for 14 years, and what I was doing wasn’t working — because kids are changing. Claire’s support has transformed how I show up in the classroom. I’m finally connecting with students in a way that feels calm, professional, and actually works. It’s changing my teaching life and my life life.

Angela - Behaviour Club Member

"Classroom management has always been the most difficult part of teaching for me, and I came very close to quitting last year because every day was such a struggle... A year later, I no longer think about quitting teaching. Thank you so much!"

Arielle Baker - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

Join The Back to School Bootcamp!

👀 Psst... This Bootcamp and all of the resources are included inside of The Behaviour Club!

Doors are NOW OPEN to new members until the end of January!

Already a member?👉 Log in now to access the Back to School Bootcamp inside your dashboard.

Not a member yet? You’ve got two options:

👉 Option A: Grab the Bootcamp as a One-Off

Perfect if you’re not ready for a membership, but want a clear Week 1 plan and my support to start the year strong.

👉 Option B: Join The Behaviour Club (Best Value)

Get this bootcamp plus full access to the entire Behaviour Club ecosystem, including:

the full training catalogue
the complete resource hub
brand-new resources & training every month
live Q&As and coaching
access to my support in the community
a community of like-minded, values-led teachers who get it

All for less than the price of a coffee a week. ☕💛

Join The Behaviour Club & Get It All

Just the Training, Thanks 👇

JOIN THE BACK TO SCHOOL BOOTCAMP TODAY!

The live session is now over, but you can still grab the replay!

Training Only

$19AUD

1 off payment

STANDARD TICKET: TRAINING-ONLY

✅ A 1-hour recorded training session packed with practical, start-now strategies (

✅ Lifetime access so you can revisit it anytime you need a reset

❌ The Back to School Mega Bundle. Including:

👉The Back to School Escape Room

👉Print and Go Getting to Know You Activities

👉4 Icebreaker Games

👉The 'Our Class, Our Way' Expectations Lesson

👉Drag and Drop Seating Plan Tool

LTraining Value $240 | $19

GRAB A STANDARD TICKET

Training AND Resources

$37AUD

1 off payment

VIP TICKET: TRAINING & RESOURCES

✅ A 1-hour recorded training session packed with practical, start-now strategies (replay)

✅ Lifetime access so you can revisit it anytime you need a reset

✅ The Back to School Mega Bundle. Including:

👉The Back to School Escape Room

👉Print and Go Getting to Know You Activities

👉4 Icebreaker Games

👉The 'Our Class, Our Way' Expectations Lesson

👉Drag and Drop Seating Plan Tool

Bundle $59 | $18 With the Back to School Bootcamp. Total VIP Value $299

VIP ACCESS PLEASE!

OR grab an all access pass with The Behaviour Club

Meet Your Classroom Management Mentor

Hi! I’m Claire 👋 A classroom management nerd, best-selling author of It’s Never Just About the Behaviour, and the creator of The Behaviour Club.

But here’s what matters most…

I’m also a teacher who knows exactly what it feels like to walk into a classroom wanting desperately to do this job the right way…
but not having the tools, the support, or the strategies to actually pull it off.

So instead of being calm and connected, I became the shouty, stressed teacher I never wanted to be.

That’s why I created the Back to School Bootcamp.

Because being warm and credible… approachable and boundaried… is a balancing act. And if nobody shows you how to put it together, you end up reacting instead of leading.

In this power hour, I’m handing you the exact Week 1 roadmap I use to build belonging, set boundaries, and lock in routines that stick.

I can’t wait to support you in 2026, friends. 💛

This work? It works.👇

Here’s what just a few of the thousands of teachers I’ve supported have said:

“Being part of The Classroom Management Lab has been one of my most rewarding and inspiring experiences in my teaching career!”

Claire Miles - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

"I already feel so much more confident in my classroom management. Claire does a great job at outlining what to do and it has helped me to actually change! The Behaviour Club provides training, resources, and a community all helping me to learn the skills I need and how to actually make it work in the classroom!"

Sydnee Franzwa - Behaviour Club Member

“The CRM Lab has given me a framework and philosophy for behaviour management that really makes sense. However, it is not just theoretical — I LIVE for practical application, and this course is full of it! I have been implementing so many of the strategies.”

Your Step by Step Plan For a Strong Start to the School Year

Immediate access to a 1 hour recorded session - lifetime access

If the first week back has you thinking… “Err... Am I meant to be warm and approachable? Or strict and credible?”… no wonder!

🥁 Introducing 🥁

The Back to School Bootcamp

A calm classroom in 2026 is as easy as 1, 2, 3👇

STEP 1: BELONGING

STEP 2: BOUNDARIES

STEP 3: BASICS

1 short session. The exact foundation you need for a strong school year!

In This 1-Hour Bootcamp, You’ll Learn:

The Back to School Bootcamp is perfect for you if…

You’re a caring teacher who wants connection and credibility… but you’re not sure how to balance both

You want to set up consistent routines so behaviour doesn’t fall apart after the first 5 weeks.

You want expectations students buy into (and icebreakers that don’t get eye-rolls).

You want to start 2026 calm, confident, and supported by strong classroom management foundations.

Upgrade to VIP for the Full Back to School Bundle 👇

What Other Teachers Are Saying👇

"The Behaviour Club is honestly life-changing. Claire’s support is kind, caring, and so practical. It’s hands-down the most helpful teacher club I’ve ever been part of — and I’ve already brought so many of the strategies into my classroom."

Hayley Guilderson - Behaviour Club Member

“This course was better than any behaviour management training I received at university or during my teaching practices. Best money I have ever spent on training or any books I have read!”

Georgina Pooley - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

Angela - Behaviour Club Member

"Classroom management has always been the most difficult part of teaching for me, and I came very close to quitting last year because every day was such a struggle... A year later, I no longer think about quitting teaching. Thank you so much!"

Arielle Baker - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

👀 Psst... This Bootcamp and all of the resources are included inside of The Behaviour Club!

👉 Option A: Grab the Bootcamp as a One-Off

👉 Option B: Join The Behaviour Club (Best Value)

JOIN THE BACK TO SCHOOL BOOTCAMP TODAY!

The live session is now over, but you can still grab the replay!

Training Only

$19AUD

STANDARD TICKET: TRAINING-ONLY

👉The Back to School Escape Room

👉Print and Go Getting to Know You Activities

👉4 Icebreaker Games

👉The 'Our Class, Our Way' Expectations Lesson

👉Drag and Drop Seating Plan Tool

Training AND Resources

$37AUD

VIP TICKET: TRAINING & RESOURCES

👉The Back to School Escape Room

👉Print and Go Getting to Know You Activities

👉4 Icebreaker Games

👉The 'Our Class, Our Way' Expectations Lesson

👉Drag and Drop Seating Plan Tool

Meet Your Classroom Management Mentor

Hi! I’m Claire 👋 A classroom management nerd, best-selling author of It’s Never Just About the Behaviour, and the creator of The Behaviour Club.

This work? It works.👇

“Being part of The Classroom Management Lab has been one of my most rewarding and inspiring experiences in my teaching career!”

Claire Miles - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

Sydnee Franzwa - Behaviour Club Member

“The CRM Lab has given me a framework and philosophy for behaviour management that really makes sense. However, it is not just theoretical — I LIVE for practical application, and this course is full of it! I have been implementing so many of the strategies.”

Keren Klugt - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

"I know better, can do better, and can build a teacher presence I feel proud of and confident in."

Samantha Page - The Classroom Management Lab Grad

You have questions? I have answers!

What kind of teacher is The Back to School Bootcamp suited to?

Where in the world do I have to be for this?

How long will I have to complete the bootcamp?

Is this only for new teachers?

I've been burned by useless PD before - how is this different?

Do I have to watch it live?