Speaking

BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATION

Thought Provoking Talks That Spark Better Conversations About Children

Whether I am speaking to parents in a local café, delivering an INSET session to school staff or presenting at a conference, my aim is always the same:

To help adults better understand the children they support.

Drawing on my experience as an educator, business leader and founder of Beyond Behaviour, my talks explore the challenges facing young people today and the practical steps we can take to build confidence, improve communication and strengthen relationships.

My sessions are designed to be engaging, relatable and immediately useful, leaving audiences with fresh perspectives and practical ideas they can apply straight away.

Why I Speak

Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of students, parents and professionals.

One thing has become increasingly clear:

The most important conversations about children are often happening in isolation.

Parents have one perspective.

Schools have another.

Professionals have another.

Young people have their own experiences too.

My speaking work aims to bridge those worlds.

To create conversations that move beyond blame, labels and assumptions and towards understanding, collaboration and positive change.

Because when adults work together, children benefit.

Popular Speaking Topics

Beyond Behaviour

Looking beyond behaviour to understand what children may really be communicating.

Ideal for:

  • • Parent events
  • • Community groups
  • • Schools
  • • Conferences

The Confidence Crisis

Why confidence may be one of the biggest challenges facing young people today and what adults can do to help.

Ideal for:

  • • Schools
  • • Parent workshops
  • • Educational conferences

Understanding School Avoidance and Anxiety

Exploring the increasing challenges facing children and families and how supportive relationships can make a difference.

Ideal for:

  • • Schools
  • • SEND teams
  • • Parent groups

Inclusion Beyond Policy

Moving beyond compliance and exploring what genuine inclusion looks like in practice.

Ideal for:

  • • INSET days
  • • Leadership teams
  • • Educational settings

Education in a Changing World

AI, technology, wellbeing and the future skills young people need to thrive.

Ideal for:

  • • Conferences
  • • Schools
  • • Business and community groups

Speaking Formats

Keynote Presentations

Inspiring and thought provoking talks for conferences, educational events and community organisations.

School INSET and Staff Development

Practical sessions designed to support teachers, support staff and leadership teams.

Parent Workshops

Engaging conversations that help families better understand confidence, behaviour and communication.

Community Talks

Informal and accessible events hosted in cafés, community venues, libraries and local organisations.

Panel Discussions and Podcasts

Available for interviews, panel discussions and educational podcasts.

What Audiences Say

Jason has a unique ability to make complex educational issues feel relatable and practical.

The session gave us a completely different way of thinking about behaviour.

Thought provoking, engaging and full of ideas we could immediately apply.

Who I Speak To

I regularly work with:

Schools

Primary, secondary and alternative provision settings.

Parent Groups

Supporting parents and carers navigating the challenges of modern childhood.

Educational Organisations

Trusts, conferences and professional networks.

Community Organisations

Charities, Rotary clubs and groups supporting young people and families.

Businesses

Exploring confidence, communication and leadership through an educational lens.

My Speaking Style

My talks combine:

Real world educational experience
Practical strategies
Research informed thinking
Storytelling and reflection
Audience interaction
A warm and approachable style

I aim to leave audiences feeling informed, encouraged and empowered rather than overwhelmed.

Enquire About a Talk

Whether you are organising a conference, planning an INSET day, hosting a parent event or exploring a community conversation, I would love to hear from you.

Together we can create an event that supports meaningful conversations and positive outcomes for the young people in our communities.

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