Mark Sheldon

Originally working within a community-based behavioural team for the UK NHS, I supported educational staff, children, young people, and their families in exploring ways to reduce or replace a range of unhelpful behaviours that might prevent them from fulfilling their potential or limit their choices after school. Having formally studied a range of behavioural models, I now draw upon what works for the individual and their priorities, which is not reliant upon any one specific model. I would describe this as a value-based, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and inclusive approach, keeping the student as the focus and reminding others around them how they may be being perceived by the individual. I draw heavily on research and evidence-based practice and attend both GESS in Dubai and Saudi Arabia as part of my commitment to my own personal CPD. In the last 12 months, I have worked with staff & families across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, as well as recently returning from Australia and India, in addition to more regular appointments in the UK & Ireland.