JULIA WOODS
SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
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Training, personalised CPD and tuition in emotional literacy:
a dynamic approach to relationship-based positive behaviour management, with the wellbeing of children, young people and school staff at its heart
ABOUT
Julia is an Oxford-based freelance teacher trainer and tutor in emotional literacy, with 35+ years' experience of working with children, young people and adults through drama & movement in therapy, teaching and teacher training. She is also an adoptive mum with a special interest in trauma and attachment, and volunteers for Oxfordshire County Council as an adoption buddy.
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An approved provider for the ASGSF (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund), Julia takes referrals from Adopt Thames Valley, families and schools. In consultation with senior leadership teams, she also offers relationship-based, positive behaviour management training and support to nursery, primary, secondary and special school staff in both the state and independent sectors:
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INSET for teachers, TAs, ELSAs and lunchtime supervisors
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personalised CPD and classroom-based behaviour support/coaching for ECTs, SCITT trainees and experienced teachers
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1:1 or small group tuition in emotional literacy for vulnerable children, adopted children and/or children we care for
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bespoke training and/or tuition packages
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TRAINING
for teachers, TAs and ELSAs
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a range of options, using an experiential, research-informed, circle time-based approach:
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key ingredients of circle time
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making circle time meaningful
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making puppetry meaningful
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making positive behaviour management meaningful
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making positive behaviour management meaningful for the child with attachment difficulties
KEY INGREDIENTS OF CIRCLE TIME
1.5hr staff meeting
for up to 20 staff
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a brief guide to the what/how/why of circle time, sowing the seeds of emotional literacy
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"It was a fantastic way to really consider what makes circle time effective. I know that the staff got a great deal out of it and are looking forward to trying the strategies that you shared in their own classes."
Deputy Headteacher, Wood Farm Primary School
MAKING CIRCLE TIME MEANINGFUL
half-day INSET
for up to 20 staff
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training in the what/how/why of circle time, using the springboard of a demonstration session to explore how the strategies modelled have a wider application - supporting emotionally literate teaching/learning throughout the school week
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"This was excellent-training - thoughtful, thought-provoking, stimulating, fun, well-organised, very well delivered and very engaging."
Headteacher, Five Acres Primary and Foundation Stage School
MAKING PUPPETRY MEANINGFUL
half-day INSET
for up to 20 staff
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training in the use of puppets at circle time and beyond, to build relationships, promote positive behaviour, develop communication/cognitive skills and boost mental health/wellbeing
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"[Julia's] morning session totally energised staff and enabled the start of term to be highly amusing and entertaining, which is always a winner after a long holiday!"
Headteacher, Cheam Pre-prep
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MAKING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT MEANINGFUL
one-day INSET
for up to 20 staff
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training in emotionally literate behaviour management skills and strategies, for use not only at circle time but also in the classroom, dinner hall and playground
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"Many thanks for the training. The feedback is extremely positive and I know that it will have been very valuable for our staff."
Deputy Headteacher, Wood Farm Primary School
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MAKING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT MEANINGFUL FOR THE CHILD WITH ATTACHMENT DIFFICULTIES
1.5hr staff meeting
for up to 20 staff
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a brief guide to attachment theory, the impact of disrupted attachment on children's thinking/feelings/behaviour and how to recognise, cater for and cope with
attachment difficulties in school
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"Many thanks for an informative, thoughtful, sensitively delivered session. It was just the right information and resonated with the needs of many of our vulnerable children. I really welcomed your positive approach and vibrancy."
Headteacher, SS Mary & John C of E Primary School
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PERSONALISED CPD
for the ECT, SCITT trainee or experienced teacher
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two options, both using the springboard of a demonstration circle time to offer
classroom-based behaviour support/coaching:
CIRCLE TIME SNAPSHOT
one-off
for one teacher and their class
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personalised CPD in emotionally literate behaviour management, exploring three key areas for development, in brief
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"A very informative and productive session. Julia modelled many useful strategies (behaviour management, active listening, etc) for me to use and follow. I am inspired to follow such positive, good circle time practice."
Y1 Teacher
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CIRCLE TIME FOCUS
three-stage
for one teacher and their class
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personalised CPD in emotionally literate
behaviour management, exploring three key
areas for development, in depth
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"[Julia's] sessions have been so useful! The insights into my class and my own strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator have been invaluable. I now feel so much more confident to try different approaches and I understand why they work."
Y5 Teacher
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for children from EYFS to Y11 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties
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two options, both using playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy to develop self-esteem,
self-awareness and self-control:
1:1
SMALL GROUPS
TUITION IN EMOTIONAL LITERACY
1hr weekly sessions
for one child at a time
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"A very big THANK YOU, Julia, for the work you did with [X]. He isn't always very forthcoming about what he has been doing at school but he chatted readily about the positive experiences he had with you. We were impressed with the subjects covered and strategies you taught him to manage his anxieties. We are hoping you will be able to continue with this via the Adoption Support Fund."
Adoptive mum of Y4 child
1hr weekly sessions
for up to six children and one TA at a time
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"Thanks, Julia, for all the info and the hard work with our lovely children. I am sure the pupils benefited and will hopefully bring their learning into the classroom."
SENDCo, Cropredy C of E Primary School
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"[The group] helps you think of the good things. It helps you at home, school, anywhere."
Y4 pupil, New Hinksey C of E Primary School
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TESTIMONIALS
feedback on bespoke training packages
half-day INSET on Making Tuition in Emotional Literacy Meaningful as a precursor to 1:1 referrals
"I very much enjoyed the session and the feedback has been very positive, with some excellent ideas coming out of it. I really appreciate your time and expertise."
Headteacher, Wychwood School
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staff meeting on The Key Ingredients of Circle Time followed by a Circle Time Snapshot goldfish bowl session in Y3, with staff released to observe, and a workshop for TAs and lunchtime supervisors on The Language of Choice
"It has been fantastic - thank you. We've all got a lot from it. I have no hesitation in recommending you profusely!"
Headteacher, Eynsham Community Primary School
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staff meeting on The Key Ingredients of Circle Time followed by a Circle Time Snapshot for ECTs
"Many thanks for the work that you did with our teachers. I have had fantastic feedback from them and I know that they are already thinking about how to adapt their practice."
Deputy Headteacher, Wood Farm Primary School
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staff meeting on The Key Ingredients of Circle Time followed by a Circle Time Snapshot in every class from Y1 to Y6
"Thank you for superb training, giving every teacher a real circle time boost through skilled, professional input, always handled with sensitivity and enthusiasm. The project ran like clockwork!"
Headteacher, SS Mary & John C of E Primary School
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half-day INSET on Making Circle Time Meaningful followed by a Circle Time Focus process for ECTs
"This was excellent training - thoughtful, thought-provoking, stimulating, fun, well-organised, very well delivered and very engaging - thank you! The feedback from staff, and their responsiveness to your sessions and feedback conversations, are testament to your expertise, professionalism and thoughtfulness. I can't thank you enough, Julia - your help and support, and your warmth and positivity, came at just the right time for us."
Headteacher, Five Acres Primary and Foundation Stage School
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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2024-25 rates range from £95 per hour for 1:1 tuition (including PPA; travel time is charged separately) to £750 per day for training (including PPA; mileage is charged separately). A special rate of £2025 is available for a block booking of three days or six half-days of training. Invoices are issued in arrears.
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Julia is registered as a dramatherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council and has advanced safeguarding certification, enhanced DBS certification as a Child Workforce Counsellor (School), Tutor (Child Workforce), Teacher Trainer (Adult Workforce) and Adoption Buddy (Child & Adult Workforce), professional liability insurance and regular clinical supervision.
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Julia is a sole practitioner, committed to protecting personal information and being transparent about information held on record. She neither has shared nor will share personal data with any other enterprise for any purpose unless required by law.
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