Independent Practitioner Network

Independent Practitioners are fully trained to deliver the Circles for Learning Programme in your school
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Circles for Learning Independent Practitioners

Circles for Learning Independent Practitioners are your way to implementing the Circles for Learning programme within your school without having to commit to training staff to become Licensed Practitioners. Fully trained and assessed in delivering Circles for Learning, they support staff through the year-long programme, ensuring that the positive impacts of Circles for Learning are fully realised through every session and all follow-up work.

South East

East Sussex
Alison Waterhouse is an educational psychotherapist, former SENCo, head teacher and founder of circles for learning
Alison Waterhouse
Alison Waterhouse is the founder of Circles for Learning. With a career in education spanning 30 years, Alison has worked as a class teacher, SENCo, head of inclusion, head teacher, educational psychotherapist, advisor and published author.

Practising educational pyschotherapy for over 15 years, Alison is also a Wellbeing Advisor for Optimus, supporting schools in achieiving their wellbeing award, as well as coaching practitioners who want to bring Circles for Learning into their classroom.
07495 526 711
alisonwaterhouse@circlesforlearning.co.uk

South East

Ashford, Kent
Caity Callaghan
Caity is a qualified teacher with 25 years’ experience working across mainstream and specialist education, supporting children and young people with a wide range of SEND.

Caity now works independently through SEND Support Hub, supporting children, young people and their families. Her work includes individual SEND support, tutoring, parent consultations and helping families understand their child’s needs and the support they need. Caity also create practical resources for families and education professionals.
07739 969 812
caity_callaghan@hotmail.com

Are you Interested in becoming a Practitioner?

Are you an ex-educator with an interest in exciting ways to encourage the development of children and young people? Then becoming a Circles for Learning Independent Practitioner is for you. Once trained, you’ll be able to deliver the programme in primary and secondary schools, paving the way for improved pupil mental health and wellbeing, knowing that you are creating more caring and compassionate classrooms for the teachers you support.

Email Alison today