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Zelpher in a few words
I have been in education for 36 years with learners from age 3 to adults. I have worked in state schools, in the independent sector, in further education and in business across a number of local authorities around the country.
During eight years as a Specialist Advisory Teacher for the Behaviour Support Service in two local authorities, I provided schools with support for all aspects of positive behavioural change. In addition to whole-school support, general classroom management, parental engagement and enhancing pupils’ behaviour for learning, I develop interventions for individual pupils demonstrating behavioural issues.
I have a particular specialism in children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. My work in the area of behavioural change has had a positive impact on addressing persistent disruptive behaviour in schools, particularly children with Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD and those at risk of permanent exclusion.
As a consultant I have a range of skills, comprehensive knowledge and expertise to provide specialist and bespoke support for schools, families, professionals and adults in promoting positive and inclusive behaviour. One of the messages I have endeavoured to communicate is the need for intervention at the earliest stage possible to break the cycle and eliminate punitive reactions to undesired behaviours.
The wide range of training packages and workshops I provide for young people, school staff, parents and professionals are interactive and delivered with the audience in mind. Existing content can be tailored accordingly with bespoke packages devised where requested.
I am committed to equity, diversity and inclusive practice and to supporting children who are marginalised in any way. I believe in the rights of all children to be represented in education with regard to the regulation of their behaviour. I support trauma-informed and anti-racist practice that begin firmly in the Early Years.
Experience
- Aluna Behaviour ConsultancyBehaviour ConsultantApril 2022 - Today (2 years and 12 months)United KingdomSpecialist Training and Expertise I have undertaken specialist training in: Attachment Child Advocacy Child Criminal Exploitation Child Protection Child Sexual Exploitation Disguised Compliance Domestic Abuse and Children Dyslexia Leadership and Management Nurture Parent Mental Illness Restorative Practice in Schools Safeguarding Support for Bereaved Children Supporting Parents with Learning Difficulties Teaching English as a Foreign Language My areas of expertise are: Autism Spectrum Condition Building Resilience Children's Mental Health Coaching Skills for Children De-Escalating Behaviour Diversity and Equity Dramatherapy and Visualisation Emotional Well-being Forensic Psychology Inclusive Practice Leading Behaviour for Learning Managing Risky Behaviours Offender Profiling Professional Coaching for Adults Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transactional Analysis Trauma Informed Practice
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Education
- Bachelor of Education Honours DegreeUniversity of Wolverhampton19934 year degree course in English & Drama Masters degree in Dramatherapy (ongoing)