Dave Stott
Dave Stott is a leading UK trainer, consultant and author in pupil behaviour management. He believes good behaviour can be taught and that teachers need to be well prepared in their response to any given situation. Formerly a head teacher and Head of Special Provision for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulty, and latterly Head of Behaviour Support Services, Northamptonshire, Dave now specialises in training in emotional literacy, anger management, behaviour, inclusion and reintegration work across all phases, in both mainstream and special education.
Dr Ken Rigby
Dr Ken Rigby is an ex-school teacher. Born in the UK he is now Adjunct Professor (Research) in the School of Education at the University of South Australia. He is an international expert on peer victimisation and has published widely in both academic and professional journals. He is the author of several books on bullying: ‘New Perspectives on Bullying’ and ‘Stop the Bullying’ (Jessica Kingsley) and most recently, published in 2008, ‘Children and Bullying: How parents and educators can reduce bullying in schools’. He has been employed as consultant and adviser to both Australian State and Federal Education Departments and has been a speaker at many conferences in the UK and around the world.
Jenny Mosley
Jenny Mosley is a leading UK and international trainer, consultant and author in the area of behaviour. Recently she has advised the DCSF on the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) for Secondary Schools.
Drawing on her experience as a teacher, lecturer and consultant, Jenny developed her successful classroom behaviour management model, Quality Circle Time (QCT), which encompasses a whole-school approach to enhancing self-esteem and building positive relationships in school communities.
Ashley Ross
Ashley is Head of Research and Development. He was a County Educational Adviser and Inspector and has considerable experience in the field of school improvement. An author of over twenty titles in the field of PSHE and Citizenship, Ashley has written and developed nationally acclaimed educational programs for the Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Youth and Community and Health Education. He has also written educational papers for the Home Office. An expert in the field of multi-agency work, he is keen, through his work to ‘make a difference’.
Sue Neame
Sue is Head of Quality Assurance and delivers National and Regional Conferences in PSHE, Citizenship and personal development. Other activities include school inspections, supporting schools experiencing difficulties, tutoring and assessing graduate and overseas trained teachers. An accomplished author of over twenty titles, Sue is well known nationally for her work in the fields of PSHE, Citizenship and Emotional Intelligence.
Les Cowan
Les Cowan set up Information Plus, the social learning software specialist, in 1996, combining his background in social work and interest in technology. Some of his range of interactive resources for social and behavioural learning have gone on to become award winners. He has published a number of articles and books on software and computers in relation to child care. Les is also a former columnist for Orkney Today. Now retired, Les and his wife Fiona have recently relocated to Madrid to carry out missionary work.
Eve Wilson
Eve set up Learn4Life in 2003 and has now written, edited and/or published over 100 resources for schools, colleges, nurseries and other professional organisations.
Eve has spent over 40 years in education, including 10 as a headteacher; she is also a qualified OfSTED inspector.
Since leaving full-time teaching, Eve has worked as an Educational Consultant, developing and editing materials and organising training. She was also an Educational Consultant for the National Association for Gifted Children.