Education Consultancy, Training & CPD
Education Consultancy - Empowering staff to help every child thrive.
At Destined for Greatness NI, we provide expert, trauma-informed consultancy services to help Primary Schools, Early Years and Specialist Educational Settings supporting children experiencing significant social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing (SBEW) challenges.
Our tailored support nurtures and empowers schools and settings to meet the complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs of their pupils and wider school community.
Through confidential observation, practical strategies, staff guidance, solution focused planning and reflection and multi-agency collaboration, we help schools build capacity, improve outcomes, and create safe, nurturing environments where every child can thrive.
Flexible hourly, half-day, full-day, or ongoing support is available to suit your school’s needs.
Consultancy - Improving outcomes for Vulnerable Pupils or Children in Care.
Experiencing trauma can deeply affect a child’s sense of safety, relationships, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. Trauma is often communicated through behaviour - before children can explain their experiences, they show us their distress through actions that may appear challenging, unsafe, or difficult to understand. For schools, supporting pupils with complex social, behavioural, emotional, and wellbeing needs can feel overwhelming, particularly when behaviours impact the wider school community.
With over 20 years of specialist experience supporting children with significant and complex SBEW needs, and 12 years leading a specialist EOTAS provision, I bring extensive practical knowledge and trauma-informed expertise to my work with schools, settings, and statutory services.
I am passionate about helping education professionals, kinship and foster carers understand the reasons behind behaviour and respond with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Together, we can improve outcomes for vulnerable children and create environments where every child feels safe, seen, and supported.
Staff Coaching & Mentoring
⭐️ Grow. Lead. Support. ⭐️
Every staff member thrives when guided by experience and empowered to grow. Our mentorship programme pairs your team with an experienced practitioner (25+ years in education) who has truly “walked the talk,” offering practical, tailored support for your school context.
What’s Included:
- Mentor Pairing: Work directly with a seasoned practitioner.
- Tailored Guidance: Support customised to your school or classroom needs.
- Regular Check-Ins: Space to reflect, problem-solve, and plan growth.
Who It’s For:
- New Staff – build confidence and practical classroom strategies.
- Experienced Staff – strengthen leadership and adopt trauma-informed, nurturing approaches.
Benefits:
✅ Learn from a mentor with decades of hands-on experience
✅ Develop leadership and management skills
✅ Embed trauma-informed, nurturing practice
✅ Gain tailored, practical strategies for real challenges
✅ Access ongoing, meaningful professional growth
Why choose me?
With over 20 years of experience in behaviour support and education, including senior leadership roles in EOTAS settings, I bring a wealth of practical knowledge and a deep commitment to child-centred, trauma-informed practices, grounded in extensive lived experience of providing direct, hands-on support to children and young people, their families and schools - I have genuinely walked the talk.
My approach is rooted in:
✅ Empathy and Understanding: Recognising the unique challenges faced by students and educators.
✅ Evidence-Based Practices: Implementing strategies grounded in research and best practice.
✅ Collaborative Partnerships: Working closely with schools, families, and communities to create holistic support systems.