NEST Reflection – When I Tip

This reflection is designed to support professional thinking around moments of pressure in the classroom. It focuses on noticing what happens when patience is stretched and how our responses can influence what happens next. This is for your own reflection first and foremost, with no expectation to share anything you are uncomfortable with. The aim is not judgement, but greater awareness, consistency and confidence under pressure.

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Which role(s) do you currently hold at Northfields? *

• Teaching Assistant
• Teacher
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• HLTA
• Family Support / Pastoral Staff
• Site / Premises Staff
• Midday Supervisory Assistant
• Senior Leader
• Admin / Office Staff

🔶 PART 1 — Noticing the Moment

Think about a recent moment where you noticed yourself beginning to tip. *

No names. No details needed.

What did it feel like in your body? *

• Faster breathing
• Tension in shoulders/jaw
• Raised voice
• Rushing
• Frustration building
• Wanting it to stop quickly
• Other

What were you thinking at the time? *

If you added 'other' to the options, please use this space also to expand.

🔶 PART 2 — What I Did

What did I say or do in that moment? *

Looking back, it: *

• Reduced the situation
• Kept it the same
• Escalated the situation further

Briefly explain *

🔶 PART 3 — What Helped / What Didn’t

What helped, even slightly? *

have using: What

What made it harder? *

What support from another adult would have helped most in that moment? (Optional)

🔶 PART 4 — Reframing with NEST

Now revisit the moment using: Acknowledge → Boundary → Next Step → Then Act. What could I have said instead? *

What could I have done differently (not more — just different)? *

🔶 PART 5 — My Early Signal

How will I know next time that I’m tipping? (What is my early warning sign?) *

What will I do at that moment? *

• Slow my pace
• Reduce words
• Pause before responding
• Step back physically
• Signal for support
• Other

Please specify your 'other' choice

🔶 PART 6 — One Professional Commitment

One thing I will try this week: *

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