Creating firm foundations for effective learning, positive behaviour and emotional well-being
SEAL is a framework for promoting the social and emotional aspects of learning and can have profoundly positive effects on your school. It covers self-awareness, feelings, motivation, empathy and social skills.
James Nottingham has frequently offered guidance and support to Local Authorities and schools in developing key aspects of SEAL. The content is presented in an easy to use, practical style and is constantly linked to real-life application. Suitable for both primary and secondary schools, James Nottingham’s SEAL material can be delivered as consultancy, as a keynote or as training.
Motivation
Empathy
Social Skills
From 2000 - 2006 James was the founding Director of RAIS, a multi-million pound regeneration project to raise the aspirations and achievement of young people. A primary focus of the initiative was to promote the social and emotional aspects of learning. In 2005, the project won an award for it's outstanding contribution to the success of young people in North East England.
As a result, James is frequently invited to support schools across the world to develop emotional literacy in staff and students to ensure a happy and confident place of learning.
“The whole day had so many highlights including humour, friendliness and a level that everyone could understand and participate in. Your ideas and practical and sensible” Carol Jones, Headteacher St. Cuthbert’s RC School, UK
