Beyond Exclusion - A New Approach to Understanding Behaviour in Education

Beyond Exclusion: A New Approach to Understanding Behaviour

LPW School are Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ leaders in applying relational and trauma-informed practice. Join us for a powerful, practical, and inspiring 60-minute CPD session where we reveal why Ofsted asked us to share our process… for FREE!

This event will give you:

⭐ The Secret to LPW’s ‘Outstanding’ Model of Inclusion

• How we went from Ofsted ‘Requires Improvement’ in 2016 to ‘Outstanding’
• How we implemented a whole-organisational approach to understanding behaviour
• What inspectors noticed — and why it stood out
• Embedding trauma-informed practice in policies and culture
• Why our approach is different and how we moved beyond just “safeguarding”

⭐ What Trauma-Informed Practice Looks Like in Action

• What it actually is — and what it isn’t
• The four key pillars of trauma-informed response
• How trauma-informed differs from trauma-aware, trauma-sensitive, and trauma-responsive

⭐ Live Practitioner Insight with Kimberley Fuller

• Understanding the adolescent brain and the effects of trauma
• Explore why some students struggle to engage with education, and how to respond
• How current behaviour systems can lead to oppressive practices
• Practical tools with a ready-to-use resource

Your Speakers

Nicola Lace, MA, PGCE, BA (Hons) — Headteacher, LPW Nicola is a visionary educational leader with a proven track record of delivering transformational change. Since becoming Headteacher in 2016, she has successfully guided LPW School from ‘Requires Improvement’ to its current Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas.Highly experienced in SEND strategy, inclusion, and curriculum development, Nicola is passionate about embedding trauma-informed approaches that prioritise emotional safety, equity, and learner wellbeing.

Kimberley Fuller, MA, BA (Hons), AdvDip — Director, Sisu Therapeutic Services Kimberley is a respected psychotherapist, trainer, and supervisor, specialising in trauma, identity, racialised experience, and therapeutic practice in educational settings. She holds a Master’s in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling, alongside advanced training in Art in Therapy, Education, and Clinical Supervision.Emotionally rich, anti-racist, and evidence-based in approach, Kimberley is a powerful speaker and facilitator with extensive experience supporting schools and professionals.

📅 Date: Thursday 2 October 2025⏰ Time: 4pm💻 Format: Online (Teams)🎟 Cost: Free

👉 Reserve your space today and share with your team. Gain practical insight into how trauma-informed, zero-exclusion practice can transform behaviour, wellbeing, and outcomes in your workplace. Teams link will be emailed prior to the event.