Welcome to INSIGHT Training, Support & Consultancy

ABOUT US

Dedicated to Developing Knowledge & Provision

Our aim is to provide the advice, support and training we would expect those looking after our loved ones to have received. The INSIGHT team are committed to providing the best support for the families of, and those working with, individuals with additional needs. We have the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to ensure all that come to INSIGHT get the best possible service we can provide. Every client is unique, so too every establishment. That is why we customise our courses, presentations and conference talks or to fit your needs. Whether it is INSET training for your whole team, smaller groups or class or residential care teams, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requests and prepare a customised training package that suits your needs and the needs of the individuals you support. You will see from the many testimonials throughout the site that our services are appreciated.


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Testimonials

If you value a colleague who listens, puts their own needs aside and supports your own project, then consider Paul Bray. Considerable knowledge in the world of additional needs.

Gary Nicholls

Freelance Consultant at Peacefulpeople.uk

Creates environments where every child feels safe, valued and understood. Paul believes in empowering children through education, empathy & tailored approaches.

Dana Berri

Licensed Psychologist | Processing Trauma and Overcoming Anxiety

"We were privileged to have Paul speak at our Virtual School annual conference supporting children with a social worker! Paul was truly inspirational 👏"

Lee Martin

Head Of Virtual School at Rutland County Council

"It has been an absolute privilege working with Paul. The delivery of his expertise & knowledge in his field, leaves you feeling reflective, valued & completely inspired"

Kate Bellavia

Behaviour Specialist, CPD Trainer & Mentor

"Paul is a great collaborator who demonstrates a clear understanding of needs, and has outstanding knowledge."

Rachel Rooke

Professional Apprenticeships Schools Partnership Lead

"A very good communicator and delivered message in a clear and concise manner. Also happy to share information I was able to use with CYPs I work with."

Levi Knight

Youth Mentor & Recording Artist

"Paul spoke at a recent conference for foster carers and adopters and I thought he was fantastic and I’d recommend him as a speaker."

Gemma Mukerji

Communications & Marketing Officer

"Paul is a joy to work with. His training and depth of knowledge along with his training style are second to none."



Andy Saunders

Pastoral HLTA and Team Teach trainer

Our CPD Accredited Courses

Relationships & Sex Education 

Practical Training from the author of 'Providing Relationships and Sex Education for Special Learners' for those who care for or work with children and young people. Designed to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of participants in communicating with and supporting  children and young people; keeping safe, relationships, growing and changing, self advocacy, consent and sexual health, in an inclusive, safe and pro-active manner.
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Responding to Behaviour  

To support education, social care and health professionals  working with individuals who can present behaviours that challenge. Promoting a relational approach with strategies to understand and respond to dysregulated communication. Within the 'Understanding Behaviours as Communication' course you will interactively explore: 
Behaviour as Communication
Functions of Behaviour
Trauma & ACEs
Survival Modes
Emotional Development
Non-verbal Communication
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 Understanding SEND

To encourage the development of knowledge, skills and confidence of those supporting individuals with  Special Educational Needs. 
The course is able to meet the needs of a range of settings that want to develop their understanding of the communication and environmental needs of learners who are Autistic, neurodivergent, have Severe Learning Disabilities, Multi-sensory needs and PMLD. 
Course members will explore a range of augmentative communication strategies.
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 Team-Teach 
Training 

Team-Teach training encourages the promotion of de-escalation strategies and the reduction of risk and restraint, to support teaching, learning and caring. 
This is achieved by increasing staff confidence in physical intervention, personal safety and competence in responding to behaviours that challenge. The ethos is about promoting and protecting positive relationships. 
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) approaches are entirely compatible with Team-Teach.
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Thrive Approach
Support 

The Thrive Approach draws on insights from the fields of neuroscience, attachment theory and child development to provide a way of working with children and young people that supports social and emotional development. 
In particular, the Approach equips professionals and families to work in a targeted way with those who have struggled with difficult life events to help them re-engage with life and learning. 
INSIGHT training & support offers Thrive support to families and schools.
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Safeguarding 
Training

We offer Ofqual and OCN Level 1-3 certificated awards in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults

* Safeguarding legislation and guidance
* Indicators of abuse and/or neglect
* Implications for SEND and Learning Disabilities
* Making judgements
* Communication
* Roles and responsibilities
* Sharing of Information
* Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints
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 Parent & Carer 
Workshops

To support and develop knowledge and confidence of parents and carers in understanding behaviour and supporting their children with independent living, advocacy, relationships, sex, growing and changing and keeping safe - in a positive, safe and proactive manner. The supportive network of other parents to share experiences with is a real benefit of these workshops. 
These courses are designed for parents and carers of individuals with Additional Needs. 
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Public Speaking & Publications 

2022, presented RSE at 'The World Education Summit' 
2023, The Global Education Solutions Conference in Dubai, UAE, discussing 'responding to behaviours that challenge’
2023, invited to be a panellist for the Safeguarding session at The Global Education Solutions Conference in Dubai, UAE.
2023, Chair of Inclusion of Learners with SEND for The International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Sevilla
2024, speaker at TES SEND Show, London.
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UnLtd Social Enterprise Award Winners  

As a Community Interest Company we at INSIGHT are committed to providing subsidised training & support for the families and individuals with additional needs.