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Barry Jones

Leeds,West Berkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in staff training and development, specializing in outdoor adventure activities and crisis support. Proven ability to create effective training programs that enhance skills and promote safety. Committed to a solution-focused, child-centered approach that fosters personal growth and resilience. Recognizes opportunities for improvement and implements targeted strategies to facilitate positive change.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Consequences Manager

Oulton Academy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management, learning and environmental strategies to promote positive interactions and engagement for students.
  • Worked in partnership with teachers and support staff to create tailored intervention and lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
  • Monitored incidents and recorded outcomes, ensuring compliance and understanding of school policies and procedures.
  • Communicated with parents/guardians to discuss behaviour concerns and successes to promote supportive school community.
  • Reviewed and analysed behaviour data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.

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Lead Practitioner for Student Support Strategies

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • To be Lead Practitioner for identified elements of Student Support work, responsible for leading, implementation and training of staff to support practices.
  • To work as part of the safeguarding team and provide supervision for those within the team.
  • To oversee generation and implementation of Individual Pupil Risk Assessments.
  • To provide TeamTeach training across the trust.
  • To oversee daily running of transitional timetable provision.
  • To lead on Restorative practice and facilitate restorative conversations between parties. (students, teachers and parents)
  • To lead on integrating the Thrive Approach into the support of students and the wider school.

Learning Manager / Year Manager

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2015 - 09.2022
  • To support the social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of students.
  • To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the Academy.
  • To be a key part of a Phase team, working within the wider Student Support Team.
  • Communication with parents/guardians to support in attendance and well being of students.
  • Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead through delivery of staff training and safeguarding supervision alongside managing a caseload.
  • To oversee the generation and implementation of Individual Pupil Risk Assessments.
  • To provide TeamTeach training across the trust.

Behaviour Support Worker

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2013 - 09.2015
  • Delivered high-quality support to individuals with diverse behavioural needs through tailored intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for clients.
  • Facilitated engaging workshops and training sessions to promote social skills and emotional regulation.
  • Monitored and recorded student progress to promote success in achieving established goals and objectives.

Cluster Behaviour Support Worker

Temple Newsam Learning Partnership
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2008 - 04.2013
  • Developed individual support plans to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Facilitated effective communication between students, families, educational staff and external agencies.
  • Implemented positive behaviour strategies to promote a supportive learning and home environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex behavioural challenges.

Senior Care Officer and Intervention Trainer

East Moor SCC / Leeds Social Services
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2005 - 09.2008
  • Developed training programmes for staff to enhance care delivery and intervention techniques using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Managing Actual and Potential Aggression.
  • Designed and facilitated workshops aimed at improving residents behaviour and communication skills within care settings.
  • Mentored Care Officers to ensure adherence to best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented new strategies to improve client engagement and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to staff in crisis intervention and conflict resolution scenarios.
  • Provided daily care and support for residents.


Unit Manager

College Settlement and Kuhn Day Camp
Horsham, Pennsylvania
05.2001 - 09.2004
  • Helped run, as part of a leadership team, a Summer Camp for disadvantaged young people and an Environmental Camp for schools.
  • Provided staff training in outdoor adventure activities.
  • Wrote, implemented and reviewed Risk Assessments for outdoor adventure activities and trips.
  • Provided daily support for the campers and staff, ensuring individual needs were met for all those at the camp.

Chief Instructor / Instructor

PGL Travel
Hereford, Herefordshire
02.1997 - 05.2001
  • Provided daily care and support for residents and staff on site.
  • Provided staff training, mentoring and supervision for the other instructors and staff.
  • aoversaw the Health & Safety on site including writing, reviewing and updating risk assessments.

Education

NPQ Leadership in Behaviour and Culture - Education

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
10.2024 - 01.2026

Managing Challenging behaviour

TeamTeach
Leeds
09.2022 - 09.2022

Managing Challenging behaviour

Thrive
Leeds
03.2020 - 03.2020

Managing Challenging behaviour

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
Leeds
02.2021 - 02.2021

Managing Challenging behaviour

MHFA England
Leeds
11.2022 - 11.2022

GCSEs - Education

Ralph Thoresby High School
Leeds
10.1988 - 07.1994

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
Leeds

Safeguarding children and young people with substance misusing parents/carers

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2012 - /2012

Working with hard to engage parents in relation to safeguarding

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2012 - /2012

Counselling skills for non counsellors

Relate
Leeds
/2013 - /2013

Involving disabled children in Leeds in choices and decisions

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2011 - /2011

Child protection training level 2

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
Leeds
/2010 - /2010

Group work skills foundation and intermediate

Groupwork Consultation and Training Ltd
Leeds
/2007 - /2007

Solution focused brief therapy with young people

Resolutions Midland Partnership
Leeds
/2005 - /2005

Licensed trainer: Management of Actual and Potential Aggression

Licensed trainer: Management of Actual and Potential Aggress
Leeds
06.2006 - 06.2006

Licensed trainer: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Licensed trainer: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Leeds
06.2005 - 06.2005

Anxiety in Adolescence

Youthscape
03.2018 - 03.2018

Skills

  • Instructional expertise
  • Child centered focus
  • Patience & Resilience
  • Training material creation
  • Learning style adaptation
  • Communication excellence
  • Constructive feedback delivery
  • Practical experience

Timeline

NPQ Leadership in Behaviour and Culture - Education

Newcastle University
10.2024 - 01.2026

Consequences Manager

Oulton Academy
09.2023 - Current

Managing Challenging behaviour

MHFA England
11.2022 - 11.2022

Lead Practitioner for Student Support Strategies

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
09.2022 - 09.2023

Managing Challenging behaviour

TeamTeach
09.2022 - 09.2022

Managing Challenging behaviour

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
02.2021 - 02.2021

Managing Challenging behaviour

Thrive
03.2020 - 03.2020

Anxiety in Adolescence

Youthscape
03.2018 - 03.2018

Learning Manager / Year Manager

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
09.2015 - 09.2022

Behaviour Support Worker

Crawshaw Academy - Red Kite Learning Trust
04.2013 - 09.2015

Cluster Behaviour Support Worker

Temple Newsam Learning Partnership
09.2008 - 04.2013

Licensed trainer: Management of Actual and Potential Aggression

Licensed trainer: Management of Actual and Potential Aggress
06.2006 - 06.2006

Licensed trainer: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Licensed trainer: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
06.2005 - 06.2005

Senior Care Officer and Intervention Trainer

East Moor SCC / Leeds Social Services
04.2005 - 09.2008

Unit Manager

College Settlement and Kuhn Day Camp
05.2001 - 09.2004

Chief Instructor / Instructor

PGL Travel
02.1997 - 05.2001

GCSEs - Education

Ralph Thoresby High School
10.1988 - 07.1994

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board

Safeguarding children and young people with substance misusing parents/carers

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2012 - /2012

Working with hard to engage parents in relation to safeguarding

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2012 - /2012

Counselling skills for non counsellors

Relate
/2013 - /2013

Involving disabled children in Leeds in choices and decisions

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2011 - /2011

Child protection training level 2

Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
/2010 - /2010

Group work skills foundation and intermediate

Groupwork Consultation and Training Ltd
/2007 - /2007

Solution focused brief therapy with young people

Resolutions Midland Partnership
/2005 - /2005
Barry Jones