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Supporting Schools to Understand, Include & Empower Children with SEMH Needs

 Practical strategies, expert insights, and resources for teachers, leaders, and education professionals.

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SEMH Education

Welcome to SEMH Education.

I’m Kieran Smith, a qualified teacher with experience from Year 1 through Post-16, both in mainstream and specialist SEMH schools. I now work as an Education Officer in a Youth Justice Service, supporting some of the most vulnerable children in education.

Through training, consultancy, and practical resources, we help schools develop trauma-informed, inclusive approaches that work in real classrooms.

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🌱 Essential SEMH Training (Basic)

  • 1–2 hours

    Typically can be done in a staff meeting.

  • A clear and practical introduction to SEMH needs in schools. Perfect for whole-staff training or as part of your INSET offer.

    • What SEMH really means in practice (and common misconceptions).

    • Why trauma-informed approaches reduce behaviour challenges.

    • How external factors can impact presentation at school (including family life, CCE & CSE).

    • High-impact strategies staff can use immediately.

    You’ll also receive:

    • SEMH staff checklist.

    • Pupil profile template.

    • “Regulation toolbox” quick reference guide.

    • Safeguarding signposting resource.

    ✅ Staff leave with a stronger understanding of SEMH and practical tools to put into action the very next day.

🌟 Inclusive Behaviour & Regulation Strategies (Intermediate)

  • 2-3 hours

    Can be done in a longer staff meeting, training days or twilight.

  • For schools ready to go beyond awareness and embed inclusive alternatives to traditional behaviour policies.

    What’s included:

    • Regulation strategies (up and down regulation strategies which can be used for different needs).

    • Why traditional sanctions often fail, and what to do instead.

    • Alternatives to suspensions/exclusions.

    • When to appropriately use off-site direction, managed moves, reduced timetables.

    • Legal and safeguarding considerations every leader should know.

    You’ll also receive:

    • Regulation menu (age-appropriate strategies).

    • Example reduced timetable + review framework.

    • Parent communication templates.

    • Off-site provision checklist.

    ✅ Staff leave with a practical toolkit for reducing exclusions and supporting SEMH pupils more effectively.

🚀 SEMH Deep Dive & Leadership Consultancy (Advanced)

  • 5+ Hours

    Ideally done over a full day but can be done over 2 days if needed.

  • Our most comprehensive package, combining training with hands-on consultancy for leadership and pastoral teams.

    What’s included:

    • Condensed delivery of both Essential SEMH + Inclusive Behaviour content.

    • Facilitated case formulation sessions with DSLs, pastoral leads, or SLT.

    • Policy and practice review (behaviour, inclusion, exclusions, attendance).

    • Action planning tailored to your school context.

    You’ll also receive:

    • Case formulation templates.

    • Policy audit tool.

    • Case study option.

    • Action planning framework.

    ✅ Your school leaves with practical strategies, a clear action plan, and confidence to implement real, lasting change.

📩 Get in touch today to discuss which package best meets the needs of your staff and pupils.

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