Cathy Duncan  

International Behaviour Specialist

Sector: Education/ Children and Young People

 

"There is no magic wand when it comes to behaviour. Practitioners are the intervention.”

Topics of Expertise

Relational consistency helps create safe, predictable learning environments where students, staff and the wider community can flourish.  

To create the desired school culture, everyone must come together and agree upon and establish whole school routines and systems.

A school culture that supports the management of the most distressed students brilliantly is the key to calm, predictable learning environments.

Untangle the chaos of punishment and blame and de-escalate situations reducing the need for physical intervention. Prevention has to be the cure.

Exploring neuroscience, trauma-informed and relational practice encourages us to become more curious about behaviour and helps us foster an inclusive culture throughout our schools.

Cathy is an experienced educator and trainer with nearly two decades in the education sector. She provides training and consultancy to schools internationally, bringing a wealth of lived experience and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive school environments.

Cathy’s personable nature makes her approachable and highly relatable when addressing real life challenges in today’s classrooms.

She is also passionate about promoting teacher well-being, ensuring educators are supported alongside their students.  

"Cathy was really incredible. Interactive, personable and insightful. She was very willing to offer ideas and possible solutions to real problems we were facing in the classroom. Overall, great person, great communicator, engaging training, and lovely approach." 

From Emirates National Schools  

Articles and Publications

One Kind Word - What We Can Do to End Bullying Behaviour

One Kind Word is the theme of Anti-Bullying Week across England and Wales this year. Now, more than ever, following 12 months of lockdown and isolation we need to be kind and compassionate to each other.
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