Paul Bray INSIGHT Founder


Paul Bray BA (Hons) PGCE NPQH MEd

Paul has over 25 years teaching experience in Mainstream, 
Special Educational Needs schools and Universities.

He has taught in every Key Stage (KS1-KS5) and has had a range of responsibilities and roles; 
Head of Post-16 • Assistant Head Teacher • Key Stage Lead • Designated Safeguarding Lead • Class teacher  
• Chair of EHCP reviews • Behaviour Lead • Healthy Schools coordinator
• Healthy Workplace Award coordinator • School Workforce Health & Wellbeing Champion 
• PSHE, RSE & Speakeasy coordinator • KS2 Literacy Coordinator • KS1&2 Design & Technology Coordinator 
• International School Links Coordinator (with Vietnam on behalf of The British Council)

Plymouth Marjon University invited Paul to teach on the BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies degree course and he is a member of their Professional Advisory Group.

Paul is a Principal Team-Teach Tutor, and a member of their Learning & Development Team. 
He is a Licensed Thrive Practitioner an Ofqual regulated Safeguarding Trainer and an Accredited FPA Speakeasy Facilitator. 

Paul's first book, ‘Providing Relationships and Sex Education for Special Learners’ was published in 2021by Routledge for NASEN's Spotlight series. 
"Unquestionably five stars! An excellent book which will enhance practice in any educational setting, but surely will become an indispensable resource for special schools and centres everywhere". (Amazon review)

In 2019, Paul was invited to speak at the National Association of College's annual conference about RSE for those with Additional Needs

In 2019 Paul was invited to speak at The Sex Education Forum & The National Children's Bureau's Countdown to Statutory RSE conference – getting relationships and sex education right for disabled children and those with SEN.

In 2021, Paul presented at the inaugural 'It Takes a Village' International Conference, that offered support and advice to parents in regard to developing strategies to help children with puberty and adolescence. 

In 2022, Paul presented at 'The World Education Summit'. He was invited to take part in the Talking Books section following the success of ‘Providing Relationships and Sex Education for Special Learners’

In 2022 Paul was a speaker and presenter at The Global Education Solutions Conference in Dubai, UAE, representing Team-Teach ltd

In 2023 Paul was asked to an expert panellist at The Global Education Solutions Talks in Dubai, UAE,
discussing Safeguarding issues and solutions for schools 

In 2023 Paul was a speaker and presenter at The Global Education Solutions Conference in Dubai, UAE, representing SEND International

In 2023 Paul had two papers published by The International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation in Seville, Spain. He also had the honour to be invited to chair the 'Inclusion of Learners with Disability' session at the conference. 

In 2024 Paul was named as Top Education Trailblazer Putting Students on the Map of Success in 2024 by Insights Success Magazine (USA)

Research-Rich Environment for Practice and Knowledge
"A Masters graduate has been invited to work with Cornwall County Council and the FPA Speakeasy coordinator to develop training packages for both parent groups and professionals from education, health and social services. 
Following his research into sex and relationships education for young people with special needs, 
Paul Bray, who graduated with a Masters degree, with distinction, in Education (MEd in Professional Development), also had an article published in March by the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN).  
The Guardian newspaper has also interviewed Paul Bray and observed SRE provision at his school and have published an article about his research".  Plymouth Marjon University

What Drives Me and INSIGHT training & support 

My aim is to provide the advice, support and training I would expect those looking after my loved ones to have received. The team I have at SEND International are all 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 SEND International get the best possible service we can provide.

Courses, training and support to meet your needs

Every client is unique, so too every establishment. That is why we customise every one of our courses to fit your needs. Whether it is INSET training for your whole staff 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. 

Team-Teach Training - Relationships & Sex Education Training and Support - 
Parent/Carer Workshops - Thrive Approach Support - Social Emotional & Mental Health Training and Support - Safeguarding training - ASD & PDA training - Understanding SEN Workshops


for professionals, for parents, for you.

"Paul your action research and dissertation is a fantastic contribution to practice and understanding...which can have a lasting impact on how SRE for SEN can be delivered [and] places you into a foremost category of experts on SRE for SEN."  
Dr Karen Stockham, the University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth. 

"With his MEd dissertation research project, Paul Bray urges schools to put sex and relationships for young people with special needs and disabilities higher on the agenda". 

Editor, NASEN connect 
"Delivery was great and really engaging...really enjoyed the practical activities. Paul was knowledgeable and was able to make you think and question your practice."
Deputy Headteacher, Wiltshire. 
"I thought the delivery was really good. The pace was good and Paul's style helped put people at ease as we were all a bit twitchy about doing the training!"
Teaching Assistant, Corsham, Bath. 
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