Simon is a qualified Social Worker (DipSW) who has over 20 years of experience in Social Care and Education settings for children and young people who present behaviours of concern as a result of past trauma.
Simon has worked as a Senior Manager within an independent childcare organisation, taking the lead on the training and development of behaviour support and physical intervention within the service. With twelve years experience of in residential management, training and consultancy, he has since worked with local authorities, voluntary and independent agencies in children’s, adults, health and education provisions, developing policy/procedures and undertaking practice audits.
From June 2008 – April 2014, Simon was the Operations Director of a BILD Accredited behaviour support system that was originally established in 1994 as a result of the Department of Health responding to growing concerns about the safety and welfare of looked after children and young people. He was also one of the Principal Trainers and took responsibility for quality assurance across the organisation.
Simon does not only bring a wealth of real practical experience to his training and the programme development itself, but he sets a very high standard in relation to participant satisfaction and customer relations.
