Aluna Behaviour Consultancy

About Aluna Behaviour Consultancy

Aluna is a Kenyan word, meaning 'approach' as in 'welcome' or 'come to me'. The name represents important concepts in effecting lasting changes in behaviour to contribute to the happy and healthy lives of children, young people and adults. Among all of the positive outcomes, I strive for my work to enable those needing support to experience:

-A advocacy
-L liberty
-U understanding
-N nurturing
-A aspiration

My work in education has spanned 36 years in the state sector, the independent sector and in business. This has been predominately teaching in primary schools in a number of local authorities around the country, but also in secondary schools, further education settings and delivering training and support to adult learners.

I have worked as an Advisory Teacher for Elective Home Education in two neighbouring local authorities in the West Midlands for nine years where I gained a valuable insight into the numerous ways in which children learn. I found that there are as many ways to home educate as there are children. I met parents who discovered creative and innovative ways of educating their children; it has been one of the most enlightening roles in my career.

During eight years as a Specialist Advisory Teacher for the Behaviour Support Service in two local authorities in the Black Country I provided schools with support for all aspects of positive behaviour management. In addition to whole school support, general classroom management, parental engagement and enhancing pupils’ behaviour for learning, I develop interventions for individual pupils demonstrating behavioural issues.

The majority of my work is via mainstream schools in the UK, funded from the schools' budget. However, some of my work is directly with families, particularly where children display behaviours to be typical of Autism Spectrum Condition.  In order for these families to receive the help needed there is the opportunity to have subsidised support provided. Therefore, I have established a dedicated page for donations to a family fund to provide subsidised support for children with Autism Spectrum Condition to help to meet their needs.

Children need appropriate access to support for their emotional well-being and mental ill-health. Children and young people with mental health problems, their families and carers want timely access to evidence-based, high quality care in the right setting. Signposting to services and charities is provided.

My areas of expertise are:

-ADHD
-Anti-Racist Practice in Education
-Autism Spectrum Condition
-Building Resilience
-Children’s Mental Health
-Coaching Skills for Children
-De-Escalating Behaviour
-Diversity and  Equity
-Dramatherapy and Visualisation
-Emotional Well-being
-Inclusive Practice
-Leading Behaviour for Learning
-Managing Risky Behaviours
-Professional Coaching for Adults
-Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
-Transactional Analysis
-Trauma Informed Practice

Aluna Behaviour Consultancy Provides:

-Pre-booked Consultation Meetings
-A wide  range of training packages delivered to schools, children, parents, groups and professionals
-Bespoke training delivered during a morning, afternoon  or twilight session at the end of the day
-A choice of two or three hour training packages to suit the needs of your setting
-Practical, hands-on work in schools and other educational settings
-A Learning Walk around the setting observing the impact of behaviour on pupils' learning with a detailed report available
-Advisory discussion about Nurture Provision
-Working alongside Social Care, School Health, Educational Psychologists, Early Help and other agencies
-Contribution to Child Protection Case Conferences, Core Group Meetings and Review Meetings
-Staff development opportunities for all staff or groups of staff
-Group and individual coaching for staff
-Partnership working with other settings to facilitate school-to-school support
-In-class support for pupils
-PHSE sessions and assemblies
-Individual and small group pupil support
-Parent and family support

Why Choose Aluna Behaviour Consultancy?

My work in the area of behaviour support has had a positive impact on managing persistent disruptive behaviour in schools, whole-school behaviour management approaches and intensive interventions for pupils; particularly children with Autism Spectrum Condition and those at risk of exclusion. As a consultant I have a range of skills, comprehensive knowledge and expertise to provide specialist and bespoke support for schools, families, professionals and adults in promoting positive and inclusive behaviour.

Visit my website here: https://www.aluna-abc.co.uk/

Contact me here: https://www.aluna-abc.co.uk/contact