Introducing Guest Author and Industry Expert:
Jonathan Newport
Jonathan Newport is Global Director of Team Teach and a behaviour specialist with over 30 years of experience working in a range of educational settings. Jonathan started his career in mainstream schools, and it was here that he developed a passion for puzzle solving with children who were struggling to ‘fit’ in their own classes. This is where he began to broaden his understanding of the concept of behaviour as communication.
This journey led Jonathan to work across primary and secondary classes in mainstream and independent sectors, including 17 years leading Barnardo’s largest residential special school. Here he was truly able to develop his thinking and expertise, creating solutions within the curriculum design that promoted positive behaviour for learning, allowing children and young people to thrive as individuals.
Within this school, Jonathan set up a bespoke Primary provision, which was commended by Ofsted for its innovative approach. As a high-end residential special school supporting the most complex needs, Jonathan was able to embed Team Teach thinking and practices which led to a reduction in physical interventions. Jonathan went on to be the Educational Lead for Barnardo’s.
In 2018, Jonathan started what he describes as his ‘Dream Job’ leading the Team Teach organisation. He sees the need to create transformational change and support for those who need it most and has become a passionate advocate for a greater understanding of behaviour as communication. Jonathan believes in the need to put more supports in place for those who are distressed, keeping child and staff wellbeing and mental health at the forefront of our training. He believes as we seek to reduce restrictive practices, we must also develop our ability to reduce risk, thus safeguarding all.
A highly respected and engaging speaker and trainer, Jonathan has spoken at NAHT conferences, The Education Show, Academies Show, Autism and Learning Disabilities conferences, and international conferences, as well as contributing to leading education publications.
At the heart of Jonathan’s work is a passion to change the dynamic for children who find themselves distressed and unable to regulate behaviour, by supporting those who work closely with them to better understand their needs, improving outcomes and wellbeing for all.
Introducing Guest Author and Industry Expert:
Jonathan Newport
Jonathan Newport is Global Director of Team Teach and a behaviour specialist with over 30 years of experience working in a range of educational settings. Jonathan started his career in mainstream schools, and it was here that he developed a passion for puzzle solving with children who were struggling to ‘fit’ in their own classes. This is where he began to broaden his understanding of the concept of behaviour as communication.
This journey led Jonathan to work across primary and secondary classes in mainstream and independent sectors, including 17 years leading Barnardo’s largest residential special school. Here he was truly able to develop his thinking and expertise, creating solutions within the curriculum design that promoted positive behaviour for learning, allowing children and young people to thrive as individuals.
Within this school, Jonathan set up a bespoke Primary provision, which was commended by Ofsted for its innovative approach. As a high-end residential special school supporting the most complex needs, Jonathan was able to embed Team Teach thinking and practices which led to a reduction in physical interventions. Jonathan went on to be the Educational Lead for Barnardo’s.
In 2018, Jonathan started what he describes as his ‘Dream Job’ leading the Team Teach organisation. He sees the need to create transformational change and support for those who need it most and has become a passionate advocate for a greater understanding of behaviour as communication. Jonathan believes in the need to put more supports in place for those who are distressed, keeping child and staff wellbeing and mental health at the forefront of our training. He believes as we seek to reduce restrictive practices, we must also develop our ability to reduce risk, thus safeguarding all.
A highly respected and engaging speaker and trainer, Jonathan has spoken at NAHT conferences, The Education Show, Academies Show, Autism and Learning Disabilities conferences, and international conferences, as well as contributing to leading education publications.
At the heart of Jonathan’s work is a passion to change the dynamic for children who find themselves distressed and unable to regulate behaviour, by supporting those who work closely with them to better understand their needs, improving outcomes and wellbeing for all.
Introducing Guest Author and Industry Expert:
Jonathan Newport
Jonathan Newport is Global Director of Team Teach and a behaviour specialist with over 30 years of experience working in a range of educational settings. Jonathan started his career in mainstream schools, and it was here that he developed a passion for puzzle solving with children who were struggling to ‘fit’ in their own classes. This is where he began to broaden his understanding of the concept of behaviour as communication.
This journey led Jonathan to work across primary and secondary classes in mainstream and independent sectors, including 17 years leading Barnardo’s largest residential special school. Here he was truly able to develop his thinking and expertise, creating solutions within the curriculum design that promoted positive behaviour for learning, allowing children and young people to thrive as individuals.
Within this school, Jonathan set up a bespoke Primary provision, which was commended by Ofsted for its innovative approach. As a high-end residential special school supporting the most complex needs, Jonathan was able to embed Team Teach thinking and practices which led to a reduction in physical interventions. Jonathan went on to be the Educational Lead for Barnardo’s.
In 2018, Jonathan started what he describes as his ‘Dream Job’ leading the Team Teach organisation. He sees the need to create transformational change and support for those who need it most and has become a passionate advocate for a greater understanding of behaviour as communication. Jonathan believes in the need to put more supports in place for those who are distressed, keeping child and staff wellbeing and mental health at the forefront of our training. He believes as we seek to reduce restrictive practices, we must also develop our ability to reduce risk, thus safeguarding all.
A highly respected and engaging speaker and trainer, Jonathan has spoken at NAHT conferences, The Education Show, Academies Show, Autism and Learning Disabilities conferences, and international conferences, as well as contributing to leading education publications.
At the heart of Jonathan’s work is a passion to change the dynamic for children who find themselves distressed and unable to regulate behaviour, by supporting those who work closely with them to better understand their needs, improving outcomes and wellbeing for all.
