How do you turn school values into a lived culture where every child feels a genuine sense of belonging?

In this interactive session, Simon goes beyond theory, giving you real-world insights into what works in practice, all guided by the Beacon School Support LEAD framework – a simple, practical process for building inclusion and strengthening your whole-school culture.

Simon has spent over two decades helping schools, teachers and families when students’ SEMH needs become a barrier to their success. He began his career in mainstream schools, before teaching permanently excluded pupils and becoming head of a pupil referral unit. For the past 18+ years, he’s supported schools across the Midlands to improve behaviour systems, increase staff confidence in SEMH, and create productive learning environments where all children can thrive.

As co-host of the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, Simon has interviewed leading SEMH experts from around the world, distilling research and complex theory into simple, practical strategies that teachers and school leaders can use straight away. His approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, shaped by real-world classroom experience – and driven by a belief that with the right support, even students with the most significant SEMH needs can achieve academic and emotional success.