Dr Jonathan Reid 

Senior Lecturer in Child Development and SEN/ Inclusion

Dr Jon Reid is a Senior Lecturer in Child Development, Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion. He leads the MA Education: SEND and also teaches undergraduate Education Studies students and Initial Teacher Education students (BA/PGCE/School Direct). Jon has worked in mainstream, independent and residential special schools. He has a particular interest in supporting children with complex learning profiles associated with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Jon is a Trustee of the Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma and also supports the collaboration between Oxford Brookes University and the Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Association.

Compassion Focused Education:  An invitation to engage in compassionate non-conformity and resistance. 

Given ongoing concerns about the mental health of our children and young people and in recognition of the emotional work of teachers, which is completely neglected in the current policy context, this seminar aims to explore the importance of compassion to support wellbeing in school communities. As part of this seminar Jon will introduce a conceptualisation of Compassion Focused Education, which locates compassion at the core of every educational experience.

More details about Dr Jonathan Reid's academic career can be read here