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Specialist CONSULTANCY-SCHOOLS and SETTINGS
Supporting children and young people experiencing significant or complex Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing needs.
At Destined for Greatness NI, we provide expert, trauma-informed consultancy services to help schools and educational settings support children and young people facing 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 children and young people.
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.
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.
IMPROVING OUTCOMES - vulnerable pupils or children in care
Experiencing trauma can profoundly disrupt a child’s sense of safety and belonging. It affects their ability to form and sustain healthy relationships, regulate their emotions, and feel secure in their environment.
Trauma is often communicated through behaviour. Before children are able to explain their experiences, they show us their distress. This can manifest as a deep distrust of adults, heightened stress responses, and behaviours that may appear risky, unpredictable, unsafe or challenging in the school setting.
For schools, navigating this can feel overwhelming - especially when pupils present with behaviours that impact not only their own safety and wellbeing, but also that of their peers and staff.
With over 20 years of specialist experience supporting pupils across Key Stages 1 to 4 with significant and substantive Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs, and 12 years leading a specialist EOTAS provision, I bring deep practical knowledge and trauma-informed insight to my work with schools, settings and statutory services
I am passionate about helping education professionals, kinship and foster carers to understand the roots of behaviour and supporting them to respond with compassion, confidence, and clarity.
I offer a range of supports to schools and statutory services, with the best interests of the child always at the centre.
Let’s work together to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable pupils and build school communities where every child feels safe, seen, and supported.