Lee Smith Consulting
An expert on hand.
Supporting schools to strengthen staff confidence in responding to challenging behaviours. With over 25 years’ experience in mainstream and special school leadership, I bring a proven track record of working collaboratively with teachers and senior leaders. My approach is practical, evidence‑informed, and rooted in recognising and building on the strong practice already happening in your school.
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+25 years of teaching and leadership experience.
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First hand experience of supporting SEMH pupils.
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Practical advice which does not add to workload.
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Building staff confidence and capacity.
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Listening to your views and valuing your experiences.
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Building on the strengths of your school.
Overview
School Development Review
Support with School Development Plans
Feedback on Self Evaluation Forms and whole-school policies .
Staff Coaching and Mentoring
Support staff performance through 1:1 mentoring focusing on effective pedagogy and behaviour management.
Whole Staff Training
Deliver targeted staff workshops that provide evidence-based CPD.
Full Liability Insurance and DBS
I have full liability insurance and DBS and can provide references on request.
Behaviour Reviews
Lead behaviour reviews to develop a shared understanding of the challenging behaviour.
Pastoral Support Meetings
Work with schools and families to review impact of interventions and to agree the next steps.
Services
Individual Pupil Consultations and Reviews
Consultations provide teachers and staff, who know the pupil well, valuable opportunities to share their concerns and engage in an open, non-judgemental, professional solutions-based conversation.
Regular reviews provide opportunities for staff to review the impact of the strategies agreed in the initial consultation.
Pastoral Support Meetings
Pastoral Support meetings bring together school staff and parents / carers and, when appropriate, the pupil to develop a shared understanding of the possible Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) of the pupil. Then agree the steps which may be required to develop a provision which may meet those needs.
Case Sampling
Case sampling provides an insight into a pupil’s perspective or view of their school. Can teachers and staff be sure that the provision they think the pupil is receiving is happening consistently and is having the intended impact? I can support schools in deciding who should be part of the case sampling process, reviewing what provision, adaptations and support is in place and measuring the impact they have on the pupils’ experience of school.
INSET
Continuous Professional Development is an essential aspect of any school development plan. Investing in staff, not only develops their skills, knowledge and understanding in areas such as pedagogy and behaviour management but can also have a positive impact on staff morale and well-being.
