Workshops

Circle of Adults - Joint Problem Solving Workshop

Circle of Adults: Group Problem Solving Workshops
Facilitated by Colin Newton & Derek Wilson — co-creators of the Circle of Adults approach

Join us for a unique opportunity to experience the Circle of Adults process first-hand, guided by its original co-creators. These reflective practice workshops offer a safe, structured space for deep problem solving, professional learning, and emotional containment.

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Workshop Dates

  • 17th February - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  • 23rd February - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

  • 24th February - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

  • 3rd March - 8.30am - 10.30am

All sessions delivered live online.

Pricing

  • £75 + VAT per session

  • Early bird: £50 + VAT (available until 15 days before each workshop)

  • Bundle of all four workshops: £200 + VAT

Optional Add-Ons

  • 20-minute follow-up consultation: £50 + VAT

  • Circle of Adults book: £15 (no VAT)

Benefits of the Circle of Adults Approach

  • Increased opportunity for inclusion as opposed to segregation or exclusion

  • Deep, structured reflection on complex situations

  • Increased emotional clarity and reduced overwhelm

  • High‑quality thinking generated through facilitated group process

  • Insightful reframing of challenging behaviour or stuck situations

  • Collective creativity leading to fresh strategies

  • Safe, emotionally contained professional dialogue

Unique Added Value: Learn From the Co-Creators

  • Learn the approach directly from the original co-creators

  • Witness the process live as part of a real case exploration

  • Gain a strong introduction to the philosophy, structure and flow of the method

  • Experience the power of graphic facilitation and thoughtfully facilitated questioning

  • Take learning back to your own setting immediately

What is the Circle of Adults Approach?

The Circle of Adults is a structured, emotionally safe group problem-solving process designed to help professionals think deeply about complex situations. It was originally developed by Colin Newton and Derek Wilson to increase chances of inclusion and to reduce likelihood of permanent exclusions or special school placement by providing an effective facilitated process that allows exploration of emotional, systemic and psychological aspects of challenging situations. The process brings clarity, containment and collective insight to challenging educational and social-care scenarios.

What does it do for me?

  • Introduces you to a fresh process for working with groups to problem solve

  • Helps you make sense of situations that feel overwhelming or stuck

  • Brings fresh perspectives you wouldn’t reach alone

  • Reduces stress through shared thinking and emotional containment

  • Builds confidence in your next steps with clear, actionable strategies

  • Deepens your reflective practice skills for long-term professional growth

How does it do that?

The method uses:

  • Careful facilitation to guide the group through a predictable thinking structure

  • Graphic visuals to slow down thinking and reveal patterns

  • Collective intelligence, where multiple viewpoints deepen understanding

  • A psychologically safe environment, allowing honest exploration

  • Structured stages that move from describing, to reframing, to problem-solving

When combined, these elements create a powerful thinking space that leads to clarity, empathy and new solutions.

Why should I believe it works?

  • It has been used successfully for over 25 years in thousands of schools, teams, multi agency settings and organisations

  • It was created by Colin Newton and Derek Wilson, both experienced psychologists and facilitators committed to inclusive education for all

  • The approach is grounded in psychodynamic theories, reflective practice, humanistic psychology and collaborative problem solving

  • Professionals repeatedly report breakthrough moments, reduced anxiety and practical next steps

  • The method is still widely used because it consistently delivers insight, containment and actionable solutions

Who Is This For?

Perfect for:
SENCos • Educational Psychologists • Trainee and Assistant EPs – Behaviour leads • Pastoral staff • Senior leaders • Inclusion teams • Social care professionals • Anyone facing a challenging situation who would benefit from structured group problem-solving.

Book Your Place

Spaces are limited to ensure high-quality facilitation.
Early booking is recommended.

Book your place now

If the Mailto link above doesn’t work, please send an email to inclusive.solutions@me.com saying which workshops you want to attend and which add ons you’d like to purchase.