Nicola is an international educational consultant, author and teacher. With over two decades of experience in education, she has a reputation for successfully managing the most challenging behaviour and motivating staff to help implement change. Currently, Nicola works closely with senior leaders, schools and parents and often speaks at conferences on behaviour management, engaging families, growth mindset and resilience. When working with education staff and students she receives comments on how motivated and inspired they feel following her sessions which gives them the confidence to really push their own boundaries for personal achievement. She is also the author of over ten educational books and countless articles. An International Values Based Education approved trainer and NLP Master Practitioner.
Keynote and Workshops
Nic enjoys working with event coordinators to customise her talks in order to empower the audience. As a keynote speaker andworkshop facilitator, she delivers key messages at every level, bringing positive psychology and staff engagement to the forefront while creating an atmosphere of engaging discussions and lots of fun! For more information email bookings@nsmtc.co.uk
“Nicola was our Keynote Speaker for our Annual WISC Conference. Her inspirational presentation was a fantastic way to start the day and really set the tone for the rest of the conference in terms of resilience, determination and embracing challenges.” E. Verrier, Welsh Independent Schools Council
“Inspirational and motivating! Nicola’s story epitomises resilience in every sense and our pupils loved her. They’ll use her outstanding message to help them bounce back, push on and deal with their own ‘unfinished business’. This exploration of personal resilience and mental fortitude gives pupils insight into how to come back from the brink and try again.” L. McLean, Christ College Brecon
In House Training
Nicola has developed a reputation for delivering practical, effective and sustainable solutions based on the latest research. Her training is delivered in a relaxed, friendly and inspirational way. She is passionate about delivering practical, inspiring and informative training for education staff. Below is a list of in house training she delivers all of which can be tailored to the client’s requirements. For more information email bookings@nsmtc.co.uk
“She has inspired me as a leader! Nicola has such a great presence and knowledge which captivates even our staff who can be tricky to engage.” R Conway, Deputy Head Teacher, Uplands Infant School
“Amazing! I never fail to be inspired by your knowledge, authenticity and fantastic strategies to help support behaviour. I feel empowered again!” A. Cason, Deputy Headteacher, Palmerston Primary
- A Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour
- The Step-Up Approach: Whole school programme for behaviour management
- The Explosive Pupil: Anger Management for Schools and Colleges
- Why Won’t That Child Behave?
- ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences Training: Practical ways to help support students recover through trauma informed care
- Managing Difficult People Effectively
- Dealing with Difficult Conversations
- It’s Ok Not to Be Ok! Practical ways to support student’s mental health
- Effective Strategies for Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Practical Ways to Develop Resilient Students
- Practical Strategies to Improve Parental Engagement
- Raising the Bar: Practical Ways to Develop Students’ Growth Mindset
Nicola has published the following books:
- Quick, Easy and Effective Behaviour Management Ideas for the Classroom (Jessica Kingsley, 2009)
- Behaviour Management in Primary Schools: A Practical Handbook (Welsh Assembly Government)
- The Family Values Scheme (NSM Training & Consultancy Ltd, 2009)
- The 5 Step Behaviour Programme (NSM Training & Consultancy Ltd, 2009)
- A Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Classroom (Jessica Kingsley, 2011)
- Tackling Behaviour in the Primary School (Routledge Publishers, 2012)
- Changing Behaviour Through Better Home-School Relationships (Routledge Publishers, 2012)
- Good Choice Teddy Handbook (Good Choice Teddy Ltd, 2012)
- The Family Engagement Officer’s Toolkit (NSM Training & Consultancy Ltd, 2014)
- Engaging Families in Schools: Practical strategies to improve parental involvement (Routledge Publishers, 2016)
- Family Growth Mindset Scheme (NSM Training & Consultancy Ltd 2018)