SEND Consultancy and Coaching for Schools and Trusts
At Koala North West, we support schools and trusts to build confident, skilled teams who can meet the needs of children with SEND effectively and sustainably. Our consultancy, coaching and CPD offer blends specialist knowledge with hands‑on, classroom‑focused guidance. Our work is underpinned by a trauma‑informed, child‑centred approach that partners with staff to enhance inclusive practice.
We support EYFS, primary and secondary schools, as well as special and alternative provision settings across the North West. Our work focuses on improving emotional regulation, engagement and learning, while embedding approaches that are realistic and sustainable in everyday classrooms.
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Koala North West is a trusted children’s charity with a strong track record in supporting schools, families and professionals. Our specialist SEND consultancy brings together expertise in neurodiversity, SEND and children’s sleep.
We take a trauma‑informed, child‑centred approach, working alongside school teams to problem solve, build capacity and strengthen consistency between home and school.
Our Aims
We support schools and trusts to:
- Build staff confidence and competence in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
- Use practical strategies that improve regulation, engagement and readiness to learn
- Embed approaches that align with the SEND Graduated Approach
- Strengthen whole‑school and trust‑wide inclusive practice
We also take a flexible approach, creating bespoke packages of support tailored to the needs of individual schools, year groups or trust priorities.
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Specialist SEND Consultancy
Alongside our training offer, our consultancy work focuses on real children in real classrooms. Using a case‑study model aligned with the SEN Graduated Approach, we work alongside staff to understand needs clearly, identify barriers and co‑create practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
Consultancy may include:
• SEND‑specific consultation to understand pupil profiles and context
• Classroom observation and an environment scan to identify barriers to access
• Co‑designed goals and outcomes centred on regulation, engagement and learning
• Coaching and modelling for staff, including reflective conversations
• Practical, low‑cost strategies that embed sustained change
• Signposting to trusted tools, resources and local support
This approach strengthens confidence, reduces overwhelm and enables staff to move from short‑term reactive practice to proactive, sustainable planning.
Coaching for Staff
We provide targeted coaching that supports teachers, TAs, pastoral teams and leaders to embed inclusive approaches consistently. Coaching can be delivered in cycles or as standalone sessions and focuses on:
• Building staff confidence when working with complex SEND profiles
• Developing effective responses to behaviour as communication
• Strengthening regulation and resilience in the classroom
• Translating guidance into day‑to‑day practice
Our coaching is relational, reflective and solution‑focused. The aim is always long‑term capacity‑building, tailored to the unique needs of each setting.
We recognise that every school and trust is different, with its own strengths, pressures and priorities. Our role is to work alongside you as a thoughtful partner, offering practical guidance that strengthens inclusion in a way that feels achievable for your team. Whether you are looking for one off support or a longer term package, we are committed to helping you build confident, consistent and sustainable SEND practice across your setting.
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