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  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Colin inspired me and others enormously then and later in the way he brings people together from all walks of life. Colin is able to bring young and old people together with and without disabilities or vulnerabilities and not alone share their needs, their talents and their contributions but also find solutions in making a better, more friendly, more social society. He is a charming and sensitive person and will always listen to what people need and have to offer in order to create positive change. I would recommend Colin to any family, any school and any organisation that fights isolation of people with disabilities. I also recommend him and his partner Derek Wilson as excellent keynote speakers and workshop leaders when the subject and advantages of networking are being explored."

    Astrid Greven
    Senior Trainer.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "I attended Colin and Clare’s Keys to Inclusion training and never had a training session inspire me so much. In particular, their One Page Profile training which is the epitome of inclusion and person-centred practice. It inspired me so much that I went on and produced One Page examples, both for children and young people as well as One Page Profiles for professionals and I presented the idea to my Social Work team as a tool for best practice. Since then my team and I have gone on to support so many children and young people to share their creativity, hopes and views on how best they want to be supported, what is importnat to them and what people like us admire about them. They have enabled us to convey to young people we have a sincere interest in who they are and what’s important to them. I highly recommend anyone to attend any training facilitated by Colin, you will be completely inspired tool."

    Jo Wayard
    Senior Social Worker at Suffolk County Council.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "1-day Introduction to Person Centred Planning- “very powerful”. 9/10 of our delegates rated the training as excellent or very good, particularly appreciating the ethos, creativity and interactive approach which was accessible to all. Comments described the PATH as “inspiring”, “very powerful” and “immensely beneficial for children”. Having this as a multi-agency training also allowed important opportunities for creating even stronger links between teams. Thoroughly recommend!"

    Kate Llufiro
    Educational and Child Psychologist HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Education

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "What really stuck with me was “welcome is more than just hello”, so now I talk to schools about the environment they can create and how we can support that too. I even apply it to how we start new colleagues at work to make them feel welcome."

    Stephanie Baiardo
    Principal SEND Local Authority Leader.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "What a pleasure it was to spend 2 days last week learning how to facilitate a PATH with Colin and Jacqui. Not many CPD experiences speak so richly to my head, heart and soul … this immersive one did. Such a powerful, nourishing and enabling tool."

    Emma Sheppard-Baker
    Educational Psychologist.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Colin was an extraordinary guest on the Agents of Hope podcast. His engaging style, insight and use of visuals was brilliant. I have to say that he has made me think differently about inclusion and has profoundly impacted my career. Thank you Colin!"

    Dr Tim Cox
    Educational Psychologist, Academic Lecturer & Host of Agents of Hope Podcast.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Inclusive Solutions helped me when I needed an independent Educational Psychologist report… We are a family that had gone through a lot of trauma and life difficulties but she was sensitive and non judgemental unlike other professionals we saw at that time. Her approach was distinctive. The reports were done efficiently, to a high standard and included contemporary research and law. I would highly recommend Inclusive Solutions to anyone.”"

    Sharon Nyakudya
    Care Professional.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Colin’s skills as a consultant and trainer are immense. He helped me and my staff redesign our school along much more inclusive lines and left an indelible mark on all our organisation’s future conversations about inclusion. The first recommendation I received about Colin was “you must get him to come into your school” and I offer it to other heads unreservedly."

    Ged Ward
    Headteacher & Education Consultant at World of Enterprise. 

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Energetic, creative, imaginative, innovative, rigorous, high level of personal integrity, and guaranteed to create a sense of fun in all of his work: I could say more but I think you get the picture. I have known Colin for over 20 years and without doubt his passion for his work is the quality I aspire to. He creates a positive spirit that infects everyone within reaching distance. In summary, he is a leader in the field of inclusion, and a vital guide in challenging times."

    Frank Kitson
    Ex Chair of Governors/Advisor, Citizens Advice. 

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Colin has been an amazing mentor to me over the years! I am a parent carer of a young disabled adult, advocating for my son to have as close as possible to Inclusive Education with all it’s ups and downs! Colin has encouraged me and signposted me to people and what to read – it has been invaluable! My son completely over achieved from what expectations were for him -Colin was part of this journey 🙂 I have no hesitation to recommend Colin and Inclusive Solutions!"

    Adele-Rose Morgan
    Founder of Joining the Dots.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "These 2 days couldn’t have come at a better time. The chance to truly focus on the reason we are all here, to be fully child centred. To remember the child, their voice, their future and how this process can fully empower them and change their futures. In essence, nothing else matters. Thank you for providing the space to learn the process with your guidance, empathy, experience and exceptional facilitation. It’s reminded me of who I am and what I stand for."

    Claire Cooper-Shone
    Assistant Head Foxfield School.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "I had heard of the circle of adults training before however I never realised how much actually went into the process. It’s unbelievable how much we already invest in our students and still we aim to support them further as they struggle. This process is very thorough and I enjoyed the graphics, bringing the case alive. So informative and would highly recommend."

    Eira Buckley-Allen
    SENCO Assistant.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    “A great day to focus on problems and solutions to help support our student in mind. Lots of inspired resources to try.”

    Rachael Stewart
    SENDCO.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "The training was really thorough and can be immediately actioned back in school. It showed how powerful the process can be as a problem-solving tool by collaborating and focusing on the child."

    Robin Edwards
    Teacher and Acting SENCO

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Colin had an unswerving commitment to Inclusion for decades. His focus is very much on keeping the child at the centre of everything, and working collaboratively to make for a better future. I have gained such a lot working with Colin, both now as principal EP in local authorities and now as a freelance Educational Psychologist. Colin has provided support, guidance and training. His books are in my go-to pile and I come back to his frameworks time and time again when I need to navigate a kind and purposeful way through tricky situations."

    Deborah Page
    Director of Step Forward Psychology.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "I found the keys to inclusion training really empowering to stop and think about how we approach inclusion in our school and to think ahead to working differently to support true inclusion. Colin and Claire truly embody inclusion and deliver the training in a really inspiring and heartfelt way."

    Sarah Wright, Assistant Principal and SENCO

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "This training was insightful and encouraging, the space felt safe and welcoming from start to finish. The training gets people involved without feeling forced or pushy and doesn’t feel like a “tick box”. I feel very proud to be a part of the Psychology & Therapeutic Services team, and spending time with like minded- people who make a difference to children and young people is a privilege."

    Isla Baker
    Business Support Coordinator for PT&S.

  • Inclusive Solutions testimonials, Person centered planning, MAPS, PATH, Keys to inclusion, Circles of Adults, Creating circles of Friends

    "Today was a great reminder of why we do the work we do, and how fundamental the principle of inclusion is to that work. There was a broad range of topics but everything related back to inclusion and how we can cultivate more inclusive ways of being in our day-to-day. The keys were a practical and powerful tool; one I’m certain I’ll draw on in both my professional and personal life moving forwards."

    Kat
    Assistant Psychologist, previously worked in operational SEND.

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FEEDBACK FROM OUR BOOKS

Cover of a workbook titled "Creating Circles of Friends: A Peer Support and Inclusion Workbook" with colorful hand-drawn doodles and text about creating and fostering friendships. The authors are Colin Newton and Derek Wilson, and it features a small logo in the bottom left corner with a group of people sitting in a circle, along with the tagline "Making Inclusion Happen."

RESTORATIVE SOLUTIONS

I found it a good book, well explained and quite necessary for schools. Most books are written from the medical model perspective; this will give people different dimensions.’Astrid Greven, Onderwijs & Training, Holland

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CIRCLES OF ADULTS

Dear Inclusive Solutions, I have recently co-facilitated a Circle of Adults session with an Educational Psychologist. I found the session really powerful with amazing positive results. Unfortunately, I have not attended the training course for Circle of Adults, although the Educational Psychologist has. I read the book in great detail to prepare myself and have now purchased my own copy. During a recent staff meeting I shared my experiences with the team and we are all very interested in receiving the training for Circle of Adults. Would you be kind enough to let me know how the training is organised, costs, times etc. Thank you so much for this wonderfully insightful intervention! Best regards, Julia Findlay

CIRCLES OF FRIENDS

I read your Creating Circles of Friends book from cover to cover over the summer and found it truly inspiring. I am hoping to work with my schools this year on introducing and persuading them to trust and believe in this very powerful and effective approach. I just hope that I can convey the enthusiasm and passion that your book has instilled in me. Best wishes, Bryony Curtis Dr | Educational Psychologist

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DEAR PARENTS

“Thank you very much for sending across the ‘Dear Parents’ book by Micheline Mason. Her book symbolises the invincibility of true human spirit and epitomises courage of the highest order.” Parent

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