About Point5

Nathalie Downing has over twenty five years’ experience as a teacher.  Initially as a P.E teacher in a Secondary Mainstream School before moving into the area of Special Educational Needs, teaching across the age groups in a Special School catering for children with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Nathalie’s interest in psychology and behaviour led to a move to work as an Outreach Teacher within Oxfordshire’s Behaviour Support Service for thirteen years.

In her role as a Specialist Outreach Teacher at Northern House School Oxford, Nathalie provided support and training for schools, other settings and staff around children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Sarah Richens has over twenty five years’ experience as a teacher.  Initially as a Primary School Teacher before moving into the area of Special Educational Needs, teaching in a Special Secondary School catering for children with moderate learning and complex behaviour difficulties.

Twenty years ago Sarah made the move to Northern House School, Oxford to teach primary age children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Sarah successfully led the Integration and Outreach Department at Northern House School Oxford, providing Integration opportunities for Northern House School pupils to access mainstream education.

As a Specialist Outreach Teacher Sarah also provided support and training for schools, other settings and staff around children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

In 2016 Sarah and Nathalie established Point5 Ltd, to further develop their work together supporting schools, children and parents through behaviour consultancy, training and providing practical resources and strategies.