About Point5
As qualified, experienced, specialist teachers, consultants, and trainers Sarah and Nathalie provide a service based on each having over 25 years experience teaching and working within the area of social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
People we work with say our behaviour consultancy support provides them with clear, relevant advice and practical strategies for working with children whose behaviour is challenging.
People we work with say our consultancy, training and resources around behaviour provide them with clear, relevant advice and practical strategies for working with children whose behaviour is challenging.
Nathalie and Sarah
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.
”Nathalie and Sarah provided an excellent lens on the school. Their wealth of knowledge and skill provided us with the next steps to improve and embed a culture of relational practice”. Primary School Head Teacher
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