Burnley's Springfield Primary becomes flagship school for The Good Morning Club system of education
The Good Morning Club, a research-based education framework, has been adopted by Springfield Primary in Burnley, with the school becoming one of only three flagship schools in the world for the 'regulate to educate' system.
Burnley’s Springfield Primary has become one of only three flagship schools in the world for a revolutionary system of education whose mantra is ‘regulate to educate.’
The Good Morning Club is a research based education framework and digital resource platform founded in 2024 by behaviour consultant and author Jen Foster.
It focuses on child behaviour, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and classroom engagement for children aged four to 11. It provides teachers with a shared language, neuro-inclusive training, including ‘regulate to educate’ and ‘you belong here’ routines rather than relying on discipline, like shouting and punishment.
Mrs Stefanie Staples, who is the assistant headteacher and Head of SENCO, said: “Inclusion is who we are at Springfield. We believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood, valued and successful, regardless of their starting point, background or individual needs.
“Rather than asking children to fit into a system, we believe schools should adapt to meet the needs of children. Everything we do is centred around understanding the child in front of us and removing barriers so they can thrive.
“ Our classrooms have been intentionally designed to be neuroinclusive, helping all children feel calm, safe and ready to learn. We recognise that children learn best when they feel emotionally secure and genuinely connected to the adults around them.”
Pupils are taught about emotions, resilience, self-regulation and how their brains work to see them as life skills, not just school skills. Every child is encouraged to understand themselves, advocate for themselves and develop confidence to succeed in school and beyond.
Mrs Staples added: “ Our approach supports all children, not just those with identified additional needs. Inclusive practice benefits everyone. We are passionate about celebrating neurodiversity and ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected, represented and valued.
“TGMC believes that behaviour should be understood, not simply managed. We are building a culture where children feel they belong, where they are accepted for who they are, and where they know they have people who believe in them.
“Being recognised as one of only three TGMC Flagship Schools in the world is an incredible achievement, but what matters most to us is what that recognition says about our children.
“We don’t see inclusion as a box to tick or a policy to follow. It’s behind every decision we make. Our job is to understand children, remove barriers and help them flourish. We want every child who walks through our doors to know they are valued, they are capable and they matter.”
Founder Jen Foster has praised the Burnley school for its ‘unwavering commitment’ to the TGMC, adding:”They are fiercely committed to research-informed practice and to bringing our shared ethos of Regulate to Educate to life - not simply as an approach, but as something embedded in the culture of the school.
“We’re incredibly proud to have them as part of our flagship school community."