Supporting Children Beyond Barriers
WELCOME
SCB works alongside schools, trusts and local authorities to strengthen inclusion, improve engagement and remove barriers that place children and young people at risk of disengagement or exclusion.
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All support is flexible and responsive, shaped by the realities of education settings and the unique needs of each school community. Whether the focus is behaviour and engagement, inclusive practice, or systems review, the goal is always the same: to help schools create environments where vulnerable learners feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.
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Every piece of work is tailored. SCB offers thoughtful, proportionate support that aligns with school priorities while keeping children and young people at the centre of decision making. The approach is practical, ethical, and designed to deliver meaningful, lasting change.
SCB Inclusion Consultancy was founded by Shakira Bryan, an experienced education professional specialising in inclusion, behaviour and engagement.
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With nearly a decade of experience across mainstream and alternative provision, Shakira has supported schools, trusts and local authorities to remove barriers and develop inclusive, sustainable practice for vulnerable learners. Her experience includes leading and developing nationwide education provision for vulnerable children and young people, giving her a deep, practice grounded understanding of the systems, pressures and realities faced by education settings.
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Support is ethical, practical and grounded in real world education settings.
About
SCB Inclusion Consultancy
What we do
SCB Inclusion Consultancy provides flexible, practical support to help education settings strengthen inclusion, improve engagement and reduce barriers for vulnerable learners.
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Work is shaped by context and need. Support may involve reviewing inclusion, behaviour and engagement systems in line with the current Ofsted framework, while keeping the focus firmly on what works best for pupils and staff. This includes working alongside leaders and teams to strengthen practice, build confidence and develop a clear, authentic narrative about inclusion and impact. The aim is to support thoughtful, sustainable improvement that feels manageable, proportionate and grounded in day to day reality.
Who we support
SCB Inclusion Consultancy works alongside education settings and organisations supporting children and young people with diverse and complex needs.
Support is adapted to reflect different contexts, pressures and priorities.
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We work with:
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Primary and secondary schools
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All through schools
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Internal Alternative Provision and Alternative Provision settings
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Multi academy trusts
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Local authorities
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Our work supports staff, strengthens systems and keeps children and young people at the centre of decision making.
Core Areas of Support
Support is centred on the systems, leadership decisions and day to day practices that most influence pupil engagement and inclusion. Work is designed to help schools move from reactive responses to sustainable, whole school approaches.
Inclusion and Behaviour Systems
Internal Alternative Provision Design
Engagement and Attendance
Strategic Leadership and Governance Support
Suspension and Exclusion Reduction
Targeted Mentoring and Reintegration
“Shakira has a rare ability to connect with those who are often unheard by others.”
Ryan, Programme Lead.
“A thoughtful and proactive problem solver with a broad skill set in SEMH and inclusion.”